Effective cataract surgical coverage
A simple cataract surgery can restore sight and transform lives for millions, yet this procedure remains out of reach for far too many. Best viewed on desktop – scroll slowly to explore the full data story.
McCormick I, et al. Effective cataract surgical coverage in adults aged 50 years and older: empirical estimates from population-based surveys in 68 countries and modelled estimates for 2000–30. Lancet Glob Health. 2026.
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Tracking 2030 In Sight Progress (2025 Report)
Progress against the 2030 In Sight Strategy — 2025 update.
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Effective coverage of refractive error care
A simple pair of spectacles can transform lives for hundreds of millions — yet glasses remain out of reach for far too many.
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Magnitude of sight loss
Discover how sight loss affects over a billion people worldwide—and why the number is still rising.
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A nationwide Japanese study finds 36.8% of children aged ≤14 have myopia, with high myopia and new cases rising annually.
Global myopia prevalence: trends, projections and the need for action
A large-scale systematic review and meta-analysis drawing on data from over five million children and adolescents across 50 countries documents a steady rise in global myopia prevalence, with projections suggesting a rapid increase by 2050.
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