Cataract Growth Rate Statistics

In this post, we explore a range of eye-opening statistics related to cataracts, a common eye condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide. From the prevalence of cataracts across different age groups and countries to the influence of factors such as diabetes and smoking on cataract development, these statistics shed light on the significant impact of cataracts on public health and vision impairment.

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"More than 200 thousand cases of cataracts are reported annually in the United States,"

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"Globally, cataracts are responsible for 51% of world blindness,"

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"By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery,"

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"In Australia, the prevalence of cataract was 46% in people aged 55 years and over,"

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"Approximately 95% of cataracts are age-related, with the prevalence increasing from about 18% of people 40–49 years of age to about 50% of people 75–79 years of age in the United States,"

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"The prevalence of blindness due to cataracts is four times higher in low and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries,"

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"People with diabetes are 2-5 times more likely to develop cataracts,"

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"Current smokers have reported a 22% increased risk of cataract,"

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"Women reportedly have a higher prevalence of cataract than men,"

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"By 2020, the number of people who have cataracts is expected to increase to 30.1 million,"

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"In India, cataract is reported to be responsible for 50-80% of the bilaterally blind in the population,"

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"Approximately 1 in 6 people over the age of 40 has a cataract in the UK,"

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"Oxidative stress can increase the progression of cataracts by 2-3 times,"

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"Posterior subcapsular cataracts progress the fastest, typically within months, while nuclear and cortical cataracts can take years to develop,"

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"It is projected that by the year 2050, the number of people in the U.S. with cataracts is expected to double from 24.4 million to about 50 million,"

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"The chance of someone having a cataract increases to more than 70% in people aged 80 and over,"

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"In Africa, cataracts account for more than 50% of all cases of blindness,"

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"The global burden of cataracts is expected to increase from 65 million in 1990 to 40 million in 2020 due to population aging,"

The statistics presented highlight the significant impact of cataracts on a global scale, with a high prevalence in older populations and disparities between income levels. Factors such as age, diabetes, smoking, and gender play roles in cataract development. The projected rise in cataract cases underscores the importance of addressing this issue through preventive measures and accessible healthcare.