2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | Germany | Ophthalmic Conditions 142Ophthalmic ConditionsOphthalmic conditions include the adult population suffering from Cataracts, Dry Eye, Glaucoma and MacularDegeneration.% of adult population with Ophthalmic conditions in GermanyAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (total population) 16% 8% 10% 12% 15% 30%Male 38% 40% 48% 40% 43% 32%Female 62% 60% 52% 60% 57% 68%Diagnosed (% total population) 13% 4% 6% 9% 13% 28%Male 35% 41% 44% 38% 41% 31%Female 65% 59% 56% 62% 59% 69%Total adult population: 68,156,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 21% 11% 10% 18% 24% 25%OTC only* 29% 36% 39% 36% 33% 22%Prescription and OTC 9% 4% 8% 5% 10% 12%No product 41% 49% 43% 40% 33% 41%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ23% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ62% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Ophthalmic Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com