Trustworthy sources of information about eye health in Europe 2020

A survey carried in August 2020, found that 73 percent of Russians, 54 percent of Brits and 41 percent of Germans regard an ophthalmologist or eye doctor as trustworthy sources when seeking information about the importance of eye exams. A further 57 percent of Germans, 56 percent of Russians and 48 percent of Brits trusted primary care physicians/General practitioners to provide them with the necessary information on eye health.

Share of respondents who trust the following sources when seeking information regarding the importance of eye exams in Germany, Russia, and the United Kingdom (UK) in 2020

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Release date

October 2020

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Region

Germany, Russia, United Kingdom

Survey time period

August 11 to August 26, 2020

Number of respondents

3,048*

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* n (Germany) =1,045; n (United Kingdom) = 1,002; n (Russia) = 1,001.
Question was worded in the source as: "Who/what do you believe is responsible for ensuring that patients are informed about the importance of eye exams in detecting early signs of chronic illnesses for themselves and their family?"

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