Vision Economic Explorer

Who developed the vision loss economic explorer?

NORC at the univeristy of chicago. A unique effort by CDC VHI to outline the economic cost of vision loss using an interactive interface.

What is the cost of vision loss?

considerable, and can be broken down by overall national costs, state specific costs, and cost per individual.

Why is the ability to separate subcategories of cost due to vision loss helpful in understanding shy vision loss is so expensive?

• Identify specific cost drivers – By breaking down the costs (e.g., medical care, assistive devices, lost productivity, caregiver expenses), we can see which areas contribute the most to the total expense.

• Target interventions – Understanding the main sources of cost helps healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers design strategies or allocate resources to reduce the most burdensome components.

• Improve cost-effectiveness analysis – It helps in evaluating the economic impact of treatments, prevention programs, and support services tailored to specific needs.

• Support policy and funding decisions – Data from subcategories can strengthen arguments for increased funding or insurance coverage for vision-related services.

How can economic data help advance vision health policy?

It provides quantitative evidence to demonstrate the impact of vision loss, supporting informed decision-making and advocacy.

Why is it important for emerging experts to understand the economic impact of vision loss?

Because they now have resources to demonstrate this impact quantitatively, which can influence policy and improve vision health outcomes.