In recent years, there has been a significant improvement in vision health among individuals over 30. Both distance and near vision have shown improvement, with elderly individuals showing the largest improvements. The increase in vision quality is not solely attributed to better glasses but also to advancements in treating eye diseases that impact vision.
According to research conducted by Ophthalmology experts at the University of Tampere and THL, population health surveys have shown positive developments in vision health. Vision tests conducted with glasses on have provided valuable information about how people see in everyday life, as well as the impact of vision on quality of life and societal costs. Poor vision can increase the risk of falls and fractures, making sharper vision crucial for accident prevention.
Diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy are less likely to cause visual impairment than before, with milder cases developing at a later age. Improved treatments for these conditions, as well as increased awareness of eye disease risk factors, have contributed to the positive trend in vision health.
It is important for opticians to refer individuals with abnormal visual acuity or suspected eye diseases to ophthalmologists for further evaluation and treatment. Early detection of eye diseases like glaucoma can prevent advanced progression that is difficult to treat once symptoms manifest. Increased awareness and education about eye diseases and risk factors are key to maintaining good vision health.
In conclusion, improved vision has been observed in Finn’s everyday life in the 21st century, with both distance and near vision showing improvement. The prevalence of good farsightedness among people over 30 has increased while the incidence of low farsightedness has decreased. Population health surveys conducted by the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) have shown positive developments in vision health due to advancements in treating eye diseases that impact vision and increased awareness about eye disease risk factors.
