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**VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND EYE DISEASE SIMULATION**

Visual impairment, which can progress to blindness, is strongly associated with aging. The risk of blindness is ten times higher after the age of 65 and twenty times higher after the age of 75 compared with younger individuals.

This is mainly due to age-related eye diseases affecting different parts of the eye, including cataracts affecting the lens, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affecting the retina, and glaucoma damaging the optic nerve.

As the aging population continues to grow, the number of people affected by these conditions is expected to increase significantly, leading to a greater demand for ophthalmic care. These diseases are among the leading causes of visual disability worldwide.

**Cataracts** are characterized by a progressive clouding of the eye's lens, resulting in reduced vision and increased sensitivity to light.

**Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)** affects the macula, causing a loss of central vision and difficulties with reading and recognizing faces.

**Glaucoma** leads to a progressive loss of peripheral vision and, without treatment, may result in irreversible blindness.

**Retinitis Pigmentosa** is a rare genetic disorder that causes night blindness and a gradual narrowing of the visual field.

To raise awareness of the consequences of visual impairments, we offer a **set of 7 visual impairment simulation glasses** reproducing the effects of the following eye conditions:

* Cataracts
* Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
* Glaucoma
* Retinitis Pigmentosa
* Unilateral Retinal Detachment
* Diabetic Retinopathy
* Homonymous Hemianopia

These simulation glasses allow participants to experience the daily challenges faced by people with visual impairments. They are widely used in training programs, awareness campaigns, healthcare institutions, schools, and workplaces to promote empathy and improve support for visually impaired individuals.