

And a mere 11 percent were aware of all of the early signs of vision loss. Only 3 percent were able to identify all of the common threats to eye health. Fewer than 1 in 5 (or less than 20 percent) were able to identify the three main causes of blindness in the United States. adults surveyed said they were “knowledgeable” about eye health, the survey results didn't exactly back up that confident claim.

Though approximately 80 percent of the 3,500 U.S. The results were eye-opening, to say the least. But beyond the basics, how much do we really know about the health of our eyes? Apparently, not as much as we think, according to a new nationwide online survey conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

En español | Sure, we know that a few drops of artificial tears can provide relief to dry, tired eyes, and that sunglasses are a really good idea during a sunny day.
