Did You Know? | New vision health data & resources from CDC

• More than 12 million Americans over age 40 had vision and eye problems in 2015—a number projected to double by 2050 as the millennial generation ages.
• Adults aged 65 or older with vision impairment are likely to experience other conditions, including heart disease, arthritis, depression, and cognitive decline.
• Healthcare professionals and health departments can gain a better understanding of vision impairment and coexisting conditions with data from the new Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System and state profiles.