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Increasing Sight Loss in the UK: A Call to Action

๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐‹๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐”๐Š: ๐€ ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ ๐€๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง

๐Ÿ‘ The RNIB projects a 27% increase in the number of people living with sight loss in the UK by 2035, potentially affecting around 4 million individuals. This rise is linked to an aging population, chronic conditions like diabetes, and the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on eye care services. The RNIB emphasizes the need for early intervention and improved eye health management to combat this trend.

๐Ÿ“ฃ To address these concerns, the RNIB is launching campaigns to raise public awareness about the importance of regular eye examinations and proactive health management. They urge health authorities to prioritize eye care services to meet the growing demand.