Loneliness, Blindness, and Major Eye Disease

Zachary Ray Wakefield; Aparna Krishnappa Reddy; Sophia Y. Wang

doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.2168

June 25, 2026JAMA Ophthalmology

Loneliness, Blindness, and Major Eye Disease

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This study explores the relationship between loneliness and the prevalence of major eye diseases and self-reported blindness.
Cross-sectional study design
Assessment of loneliness and eye diseases among participants
Analysis of associations with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.
Loneliness is significantly associated with age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Self-reported blindness correlates strongly with higher loneliness scores.

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Cross-sectional study examines loneliness linked to major eye diseases in older adults, suggesting significant health implications.

Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines the association of loneliness with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma as well as with self-reported blindness.

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