Tracking 2030 In Sight Progress (2025 Report)
See how the sector is progressing towards the goals of the 2030 In Sight Strategy – to elevate, integrate and activate eye health. Updated annually, this edition reflects progress up to the end of 2025.
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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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Causes of sight loss
The leading causes of sight loss are simple to treat—discover the conditions driving the global burden of sight loss.
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Modelling Cataract Mortality in Kenya: A New Tool for Eye Health Planning
Simulation model estimates that 77% of individuals on Kenya’s cataract backlog in 2025 will die before receiving surgery at current surgical capacity, with the model designed to be adaptable for use in other countries.
Effective Cataract Surgical Coverage trends highlight gaps in cataract services towards 2030 targets
Global eCSC stands at just 48.2% in 2025, with progress too slow to meet the 2030 target.
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