In Chile, according to previous data, National Disability and Dependency Survey (Enide), there is More than 153,000 adults are visually impaired, and an additional 4.6 million have some form of vision disorder. If not treated properly, it can lead to permanent vision loss. This makes it all the more important to raise awareness about the importance of eye care.

“Vision is the most important sense for 8 out of 10 people around the world and inputs 90% of the data processed by the brain. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to certain signs.” he explains. Carolina Urdaneta, Medical Manager, Ophthalmology, Roche Research Institute .

“When spots appear in your field of vision, your vision becomes blurred, and you experience repeated fatigue and headaches. This may indicate some kind of eye disease. It is important to consult a specialist as soon as possible,” he says. I will explain.

There are four main visual diseases affecting people in Chile: diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma.

Therefore, in order to raise awareness about the importance of visual health, Roche Institute launches “Ojo con tus Ojos” campaign .

“8 out of 10 cases of permanent blindness can be avoided if patients seek medical attention in time for vision problems. Most diseases that affect the eyes are treatable. This allows early detection, monitoring the progress, and starting the right treatment at the right time. The impact on livelihoods will also be reduced,” Urdaneta explained.

According to Vision Atlas, there are 1.1 billion people on earth who have some degree of vision loss. 43 million people are visually impaired and it is predicted that up to 1.7 billion people could be visually impaired by 2050.