Use of eye care services improved (56.9% reported visiting an eye care professional annually, and 59.8% reported receiving a dilated eye examination), but 8.7% (95% CI, 8.0%-9.5%) said they could not afford eyeglasses (compared with 51.1%, 52.4%, and 8.3%, respectively, in 2002). Results Among 30 920 individuals in 2002, 16.0% were 65 years or older, and 52.0% were female among 32 886 individuals in 2017, 20.0% were 65 years or older, and 51.8% were female. Temporal comparisons between 20 were derived from estimates standardized to the US 2010 census population. Multivariable logistic regression models incorporating sampling weights were used to investigate associations between measures and covariates.
Adults at high risk for vision loss included those who were 65 years or older, self-reported a diabetes diagnosis, or had vision or eye problems.
Main Outcomes and Measures Three self-reported measures were visiting an eye care professional in the past 12 months, receiving a dilated eye examination in the past 12 months, and needing but being unable to afford eyeglasses in the past 12 months. Covariates included age, sex, race/ethnicity, marital status, educational level, income-to-poverty ratio, health insurance status, diabetes diagnosis, vision or eye problems, and US region of residence. Analysis excluded respondents younger than 18 years and those who were blind or unable to see. Objectives To estimate the number of US adults 18 years or older at high risk for vision loss in 2017 and to evaluate use of eye care services in 2017 compared with 2002.ĭesign, Setting, and Participants This survey study used data from the 2002 (n = 30 920) and 2017 (n = 32 886) National Health Interview Survey, an annual, cross-sectional, nationally representative sample of US noninstitutionalized civilians.
Importance Timely eye care can prevent unnecessary vision loss.
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