Tracking 2030 In Sight Progress (2024 Report)
See how the sector is progressing towards the goals of the 2030 In Sight Strategy – to elevate, integrate and activate eye health. Best viewed on desktop — scroll slowly to explore the full data story.
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The Value of Vision
Investing $7 billion in eye health across low- and middle-income countries could return $199 billion in economic benefits — making it one of the best buys in global health.
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Effective cataract surgical coverage
Cataract surgery is fast, straightforward, and inexpensive. However for millions around the world, it remains out of reach.
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Tracking 2030 In Sight Progress (2025 Report)
Progress against the 2030 In Sight Strategy — 2025 update.
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Free reading glasses boost productivity among Indian garment workers
A $10 pair of glasses delivers a 337% return on investment among presbyopic garment workers in India, a randomized trial finds.
Global eye care workforce 2023 estimates released
Ophthalmologist density ranged from 76 per million in high-income countries to 4 per million in low-income countries; seven sub-Saharan African countries reported fewer than one per million.
Glaucoma burden in Europe projected to exceed 13 million by 2050
An estimated 12.3 million people in Europe have glaucoma — over half undiagnosed — with cases projected to exceed 13.5 million by 2050.
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