VISION 2020 India’s focus areas

The past year has been very challenging for VISION 2020 India and its members, like every organisation around the globe. Ophthalmology is a practice that relies heavily on physical examination at close proximity thereby increasing the risk significantly for healthcare workers, patients and attenders.

Due to Covid-19 outbreak it was not possible for NGOs to organise eye camps. This has led to rise in back-logs, and even myopia. However, our members have adapted, sometimes even contributing to COVID relief.

Our work has revolved around three major areas:

VISION 2020 INDIA Advocacy with National Programme

VISION 2020 INDIA discussed with NPCB&VI to develop a decadal road map for eye health and 3 years action plan for the national programme and offered pro-bono technical support. The action plan is proposed to be developed in line with WHO report, ‘World Report on Vision’, and using the national blindness prevalence survey reports, national human resources and infrastructure mapping and other such data/reports.

Developing Strategic Plan 2021-2026

VISION 2020 INDIA has been working on developing a strategic plan for 2021-2026, and held consultations with its member institutions, the government, All India Ophthalmological Society, Eye Banking Association of India, WHO SEARO, IAPB, eye care industry, board of management, and other such stakeholders.

Webinars

1. Myopia: Are we short-sighted in our approach?

Learning and Outcome

The organisations will be able to get guidance with regards to Myopia as an epidemic and strategies to reduce progression as well as Myopia management strategies.

For Whom

This programme was intended for Trustees, NGO, Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, ophthalmic assistants and Administrators. 140 people participated

2. How do we emerge stronger on the demand front in the possible absence of outreach?

Learning and Outcome

The organisations would be able to get guidance for opening their hospitals while ensuring safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in delivery of patient care. This is expected to further strengthen eye care institutions’ capacity in managing the hospital effectively and efficiently during the pandemic situation.

For Whom

This programme was intended for Trustees, Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, ophthalmic assistants and Administrators. 66 people participated

3. Covid-19 Second Wave: Building upon first wave lessons and preparing for managing uncertainty in the coming time

Learning and Outcome

This is expected to further strengthen eye care institutions’ capacity in managing the hospital effectively and efficiently during the pandemic situation.

For Whom?

This programme was intended for Trustees, Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Outreach programme management team, ophthalmic assistants, Administrators and other allied ophthalmic personnel. 90 people participated

Image on top: A resident cleaning the slit lamp chin rest for a patient waiting to be examined next/ Chanchal Poddar