Join the Leading Global Eye Health Alliance.
MembershipFounded in 1975, IAPB is the premier eye health body which brings together a unique network of members and membership bodies from across the world.
We are an alliance of over 250 member organisations worldwide drawn from international charities, eye hospitals, academic institutes, professional bodies and corporate organisations.
We are the global voice for the eye care sector working together towards ending avoidable sight loss and everyone having access affordable, accessible and inclusive eye care and rehabilitation services. We were founded in 1975 and have a proud heritage of leading international efforts in the prevention of blindness.
IAPB is recognised as a global leader in eye health advocacy, co-ordinating major campaigns such as World Sight Day (WSD) and leading initiatives like 2030 In Sight, the UN Friends of Vision group, VISION 2020 and Vision for the Commonwealth.
Our key priorities are:
Our focus is on a future with Vision and to find out more, see here.
Ending Avoidable Sight Loss — A Century of Collective Action.
Learn more about IAPB’s Vision, Mission and Principles.
Ending Avoidable Sight Loss – Our Strategic Plan.
World leaders need to come together to take action and unlock the potential of over a billion people globally.
IAPB has a global team of staff committed to working towards eye health.
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