Survey Says - People would rather lose ten years of life rather than their eyesight

[Invest]

I thought this was an interesting poll.

Eyewire Today | Globally, We Are Losing Sight of Our Eye Health, a New Public Opinion Poll Reveals

Globally, We Are Losing Sight of Our Eye Health, a New Public Opinion Poll Reveals
FROM EYEWIRETODAY.COM — 7/18/2012
MEDICAL STUDIES

Almost 70% of people would rather give up 10 years of their life, or sacrifice one of their limbs, than lose their eyesight, according to a new survey released by Bausch* + Lomb and conducted by KRC Research. The poll, titled “Barometer of Global Eye Health,” surveyed 11,000 consumers in 11 countries and was validated by 147 eye health professionals from 26 different countries. The survey revealed that less than one third of those polled take the basic steps necessary to preserve eyesight.

Key results for from the survey showed:



- If forced to choose, people would rather lose their sense of taste (79%), hearing (78%), one of their limbs (68%) or 10 years off their life (67%) instead of their eyesight.

- Three-fourths of people would rather have their pay cut in half than have a permanent 50% decline in the quality of their vision.


- 68% of those surveyed say they are knowledgeable about eye-health, but this assertion is contradicted by the fact that only 21% had regular eye exams over the past five years.


- Women were more likely than men to take steps to protect their vision, such as wearing sunglasses (81% vs. 77%), eating a healthy diet (82% vs. 75%) and refraining from smoking (79% vs. 73%).


- Married people were more likely than singles to have had a comprehensive eye exam in the past year (46% married vs. 38% single).



The study authors said one of the reasons not enough people are getting regular eye exams is the lack of awareness about the connection between eye health and overall health.

To read the full report, visit Globally, We Are Losing Sight of Our Eye Health, a New Public Opinion Poll Reveals : Bausch + Lomb.

[Joseph Exline]

Well.....do you think?

[GMAN]

Fast track a few years into the future...

10 out of 10 eye doctors surveyed recommend ACT's RPE Therapy to combat the former debilitating condition known as "blindness"

[Selluwud]

Not to marginalized any of the challenges mentioned in this thread, but what about the loss of the sense of taste, that would be a definite handicap. My fat butt just finished a dinner of home made braised pork porterhouse chops in vinegar based barbeque sauce finished with a smokey sweet sauce accompanied with all homemade hush puppies and coleslaw. It must be the Zinfadel that makes it all taste so good and me so introspective about losing the ability to enjoy something you love.