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Global action for eye health

IAPB is the overarching alliance for the global eye health sector, with more than 250 organisations in over 100 countries, working together for a world where everyone has universal access to eye care.

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Global action for eye health

IAPB is the overarching alliance for the global eye health sector, with more than 250 organisations in over 100 countries, working together for a world where everyone has universal access to eye care.

About IAPB

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13.08.25
News

IAPB refreshes with enhanced Vision Atlas & new brand

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01.07.25
News

World Sight Day to Put People at Its Heart

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29.07.25
Blog

Why Stories Matter

We build storytelling into everything we do, including global moments like World Sight Day.

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Vision Atlas
01.09.25
News

Ghana study highlights gaps in child eye health

A new study in Ghana’s Ashanti region highlights progress in access but highlights shortages and uneven services.

Members Directory

Connect with over 250 members working in over 100 countries across the IAPB network.

Events

Regions

IAPB works with stakeholders across the global network of seven regions.

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Vision Atlas

Vision Atlas

The IAPB Vision Atlas presents the very latest eye health data and evidence.

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Valued Supplier Scheme

Our ambition is to help buyers to make informed procurement decisions from IAPB Valued Suppliers.

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Membership

We present an opportunity to change the world for the better—and you can play a role.

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Advocacy Hub

IAPB’s advocates for the integration of eye health within health systems, so that everyone, everywhere has access to eye care.

2030 In Sight logo

2030 In Sight

The end of avoidable sight loss is now within our grasp and 2030 in Sight outlines how we can push harder than ever before to deliver on this ambition.

13.08.25
News

IAPB refreshes with enhanced Vision Atlas & new brand

IAPB, the global alliance for the eye health sector with the goal of ending avoidable sight loss and blindness has launched a new brand and enhanced Vision Atlas.

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Hugh with his book
12.08.25
News

Prof Hugh Taylor releases book Opening Eyes; Preventer of Blindness

Hugh Taylor has just written a book called “Opening Eyes; Preventer of Blindness.” It tells the story of the work we have done over the years on eye care and the causes of blindness.

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CureBlindness
11.08.25
News

Cure Blindness Project Marks 30 Years of Illuminating Lives: Over 1.6 Million See the World Anew

Cure Blindness Project has witnessed exponential growth. Today, they collaborate with hundreds of partners across 30 countries, spanning continents.

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UN resolution passed!
23.07.21
News

UN General Assembly commits countries to eye care for all by 2030

UN adopts resolution supporting eye health for the 1.1 b people living with preventable sight loss.

Advocacy Hub

Key resources to support advocacy for global eye health.

Events

Regions

IAPB works with stakeholders across the global network of seven regions.

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Vision Atlas

Vision Atlas

The IAPB Vision Atlas presents the very latest eye health data and evidence.

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Eye health and the Sustainable Development Goals

IAPB’s advocacy recognises eye health as both a health and development issue.

Join IAPB

We present an opportunity to change the world for the better — and you can play a role.

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Eye Conditions

Learn about the eye diseases the cause vision loss around the world.

Knowledge Hub

An online curation of the most relevant evidence, information, key opinions, experiences and resources in global eye health.

Vision Atlas

Vision Atlas

The IAPB Vision Atlas presents the very latest eye health data and evidence.

Events

Regions

IAPB works with stakeholders across the global network of seven regions.

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World Report on Vision cover

World Report On Vision

The World Health Organization’s first World Report on Vision represents a highly significant landmark.

VISION 2020

VISION 2020 has created a major focus on eye health in the countries and districts where action is needed.

Members Directory

Connect with over 200 members working in over 100 countries across the IAPB network.

People working on a table on a systems map

Systems Change

Learn more about coordinated collective action through systems change and view the 2030 In Sight Systems Map here.

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Man getting his eyes screened on portable device in Uganda
20.02.23
News

New online tool informs technology choices

Introduce technology in an informed way.

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Diagram featuring five types of resources on the Knowledge Hub, Evidence, Information, Tools, Expert Opinion, Guides
01.08.22
Blog

IAPB Launches Knowledge Hub to Accelerate Action

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Nurse testing the vision of a woman in a medical clinic

Introduction to IPEC training course

A free, self-paced elearning course about what integrated people-centred eye care is, and how to achieve it.

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Vision Atlas

Vision Atlas

The IAPB Vision Atlas presents the very latest eye health data and evidence.

Person using the IAPB eye health technology guide

IAPB eye health technology guide

Recommendations & tools to consider technology that enables access to and uptake of eye care services

Knowledge Hub

An online curation of the most relevant evidence, information, key opinions, experiences, and resources in global eye health.

Events

Regions

IAPB works with stakeholders across the global network of seven regions.

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Knowledge Hub

Resource Library

Browse IAPB's library of resources and publications.

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Valued Supplier Scheme

Our ambition is to help buyers to make informed procurement decisions from IAPB Valued Suppliers.

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Join IAPB

We present an opportunity to change the world for the better—and you can play a role.

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Membership

As a member, your organisation will join a community with a shared goal – better eye health for all.

Members Directory

Connect with over 200 members working in over 100 countries across the IAPB network.

Climate Action Tackling issues around environmental sustainability.

Member Engagement Groups

Contribute your organisation’s expertise, share knowledge and shape IAPB policies and positions in key areas of eye health delivery and advocacy.

Vision Atlas

Vision Atlas

The IAPB Vision Atlas has been updated with the latest prevalence and causes data from VLEG.

Events

Regions

IAPB works with stakeholders across the global network of seven regions.

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vision excellence awards

Vision Excellence Awards

The Vision Excellence awards recognise contributions to advocacy, innovation, programme implementation, institution-building and disease control.

Valued Supplier Scheme

Our ambition is to help buyers to make informed procurement decisions from IAPB Valued Suppliers.

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Join IAPB

We present an opportunity to change the world for the better—and you can play a role.

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Photo Credits

Banner 1: “Gam after cataract surgery”, Geoff Oliver Bugbee, Orbis International  Banner 2: Shabana Shahzad, LRBT