2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | United Kingdom | Ophthalmic Conditions 287Ophthalmic ConditionsOphthalmic conditions include the adult population suffering from Cataracts, Dry Eye, Glaucoma and MacularDegeneration.% of adult population with Ophthalmic conditions in the United KingdomAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 10% 4% 5% 7% 12% 23%Male 39% 50% 46% 45% 37% 34%Female 61% 50% 54% 55% 63% 66%Diagnosed (% total population) 8% 3% 3% 5% 10% 21%Male 37% 53% 41% 39% 37% 34%Female 63% 47% 59% 61% 63% 66%Total adult population: 49,809,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 29% 22% 19% 28% 29% 33%OTC only* 18% 17% 33% 21% 24% 13%Prescription and OTC 6% 15% 9% 3% 5% 4%No product 47% 47% 39% 49% 42% 50%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ26% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ58% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Ophthalmic Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com