Report finds 18.4% of Spaniards over 75 cannot afford low-vision aids

The report "Radiografía de la salud visual en la tercera edad," presented on October 7 in Madrid by Visión y Vida and Visión España, reveals that 18.4% of people over 75 in Spain cannot afford low-vision aids. An additional 25.7% have uncertain affordability according to vision professionals. The study indicates that 25.7% of those with visual poverty could improve their quality of life through such equipment. Clinical data shows 49.2% of this age group has visual acuity of 0.1, yet 81.2% perceive their vision as good or very good. Cataracts affect 50.5% of participants, with 46.6% waiting over a year for surgery. The report highlights economic barriers and the need for early diagnosis to maintain autonomy.