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Eye Health

A healthcare professional in a white coat conducting a postoperative eye check-up on a child using an ophthalmic device in a clinical setting.
A healthcare professional conducting a postoperative eye check-up on a child during the eye surgery outreach campaign in Amhara, Ethiopia. © Biniam Mekonnen / Light for the World

Since 1989, we have been working with partners to expand access to eye care services.

We are also committed to fighting tropical diseases that disproportionately affect people in low-income countries.

Find out more about our eye health work

Eye Health Policy Brief (English)

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Capacity Statement: Eye Health

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Policy: Eye Health

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Dr Vasco de Gama checks a patient after surgery. He stands on the left wearing a white jacket and holding up 2 fingers. She sits on a medical chair with one eye covered.
Dr Vasco de Gama checks a patient after surgery.
Saving Eyesight worldwide

Vision loss is linked to socioeconomic disadvantage. Poor vision contributes to inequalities for marginalised and socially disadvantaged populations. 90% of ...

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A girl smiles, standing outside on grass. It is sunny and there are trees behind her. She holds a water bottle in one hand and a small pill in the other.
Eyrusalem, one of the millions of people who took Zithromax, an antibiotics that treats blinding trachoma.
Neglected Tropical Eye Diseases

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than one billion people globally. Predominantly found in lower-income regions and conflict areas, people ...

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