A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology estimated that 4.22 million U.S. adults had glaucoma in 2022, with 1.49 million having vision-affecting glaucoma. Prevalence was higher among non-Hispanic Black adults compared to other racial and ethnic groups, with the lowest prevalence in Utah and the highest in Mississippi. The study analyzed data from various sources and found that glaucoma prevalence varied by age, gender, race, and state. The researchers emphasized the importance of up-to-date estimates for formulating evidence-based policies and public health solutions to address the problem of glaucoma.
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More than 4 million U.S. adults have glaucoma, about 35% have related vision loss
