Visual Impairment and Blindness among Illinoisans, Metro vs. Nonmetro
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Description
Examines visual impairment in Illinois utilizing data from the American Community Survey (ACS) and the 2024 Area Health Resources File. Provides data breakdowns of visual impairment prevalence by county as well as a comparison of metro versus nonmetro availability of optometrists and ophthalmologists.
Author(s)
Adee Athiyaman
Date
02/2026
Organization
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs
Tagged as
County-by-county data
· Physicians
· Rural-urban differences
· Specialty care
· Vision impairment
· Illinois