Welcome
Welcome to the informational website for the Ensight Skills Center and the Curtis Strong Center for the Visually Impaired. Helping those with Low Vision since 2001.
Please forgive us as our website is temporarily under construction.
Both Ensight and the Curtis Strong Centers strive to provide visually impaired people with the resources, training, and knowledge that they need in order to remain safe and independent. In order to do this we need your help in raising awareness about low vision and eye health. We would like to invite you to stop in any of our facilities to learn more about low vision and what to do if you, a family member, a friend, or someone that you know is experiencing vision loss.
Here are some interesting facts about Low Vision
Low Vision is currently the 3rd leading cause of disability in people 65 years and older
Worldwide Estimates according to Lighthouse International Low Vision Statisitcs:
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Over 161 million people in the world are visually impaired, of whom 37 million are blind and 124 million have low vision. It is predicted that without extra interventions, these numbers will rise to 75 million blind and 200 million visually impaired by the year 2020 (WHO, 2003).
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Among persons who are blind worldwide:
58% are age 60+
32% are ages 45-59
7% are ages 15-44
4% are age 14 or under
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The number of people with partial sight today -- 135 million -- is expected to double by the year 2020 (Vision 2020, 2000).
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Percent of Americans Age 45+ With a Self-Reported Vision Problem by Age
Ensight Skills Center is Accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving People with Blindness or Visual Impairment.
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