2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | Italy | Ophthalmic Conditions 171Ophthalmic ConditionsOphthalmic conditions include the adult population suffering from Cataracts, Dry Eye, Glaucoma and MacularDegeneration.% of adult population with Ophthalmic conditions in ItalyAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 8% 6% 5% 7% 10% 13%Male 42% 48% 41% 37% 36% 43%Female 58% 52% 59% 63% 64% 57%Diagnosed (% total population) 7% 4% 4% 6% 9% 13%Male 40% 45% 40% 32% 36% 43%Female 60% 55% 60% 68% 64% 57%Total adult population: 51,032,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 38% 35% 42% 44% 48% 32%OTC only* 9% 16% 18% 13% 6% 3%Prescription and OTC 8% 11% 12% 10% 5% 5%No product 45% 38% 28% 33% 41% 59%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ14% 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