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Does blindness get worse with age? Understanding progressive eye diseases

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 80% of visual impairment worldwide could have been prevented or is yet to be addressed. Whether or not **blindness get worse with age** depends heavily on its underlying cause, as many conditions that cause vision loss are progressive, while others may remain stable or even be treated. For many individuals, age-related eye diseases do not cause a sudden loss of sight but rather a gradual decline over time that requires ongoing management.