If you are in danger, call 911. If you need to exit this website quickly, click on the ESCAPE button. This button will immediately open a browser window for weather.com and replace your current window with google.com.
Skip to agency navigation
Skip to main content

Official website

of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    The .gov means it's official.

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Vision Impairments

    Vision Impairments are disorders of the eyes and often include the loss of sight to the extent that it is considered a handicap. Impairments can result from either disease, trauma, or congenital or degenerative conditions.

    Department of Health Data

    EDDIE
    See the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) dataset.
    Behavioral Health Risks of Pennsylvania Adults
    Reports containing data from annual surveys of modifiable risks that affect people's health.

    External Data Sources

    Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment and Blindness Among Adults 40 Years and Older in the United States (National Eye Institute)

    Lighthouse Guild