EYE DISORDERS

Approximately 800,000 people in the United States are legally blind, and each year 50,000 more will become blind. Over half of all people who are legally blind are 65 years of age or older. The following is a list of eye disorders which may result in blindness. This is certainly not a complete list, but is meant to give very basic information about some of the most common causes of blindness. For specific questions about any of these or any other eye disorders, we urge you to seek the services of a competent eye care specialist.

Updated February 13, 2002