Vision Atlas
1.1 billion people live with vision loss.
90% of people with vision loss are in low- and middle-income countries.
90% of people with vision loss are in low- and middle-income countries.
In addition, at least 1 billion people live with eye health conditions needing on-going access to services to optimise their vision and ability to function in society.
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Without a significant intervention and investment, eye care services are unlikely to cope with future needs without substantial efforts.
In addition, more than half the global population (4.8 billion people) are likely to need ongoing, regular access to eye care services to optimise their vision.
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At least 771 million people have vision loss that could be avoided:
There are differences in the ways different population groups are affected by vision loss. Vision loss is far greater for those in low- and middle-income countries, among older people and in women.
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Good vision is fundamental to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Investing in eye health improves wellbeing, educational attainment, increases workforce and community participation. It provides greater economic opportunities for the individual and their community.
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The primary causes of vision loss include:
There are millions more living with conditions that need routine eye care services to prevent or delay vision loss.
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Eye tests, glasses and cataract operations could alleviate the vast majority of vision loss.
In the World Report on Vision, WHO called for integrated people-centred eye care as part of universal health coverage (UHC). This will make promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative eye care services accessible and affordable for all.
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Magnitude tile: Neil Oakshott, Operation Eyesight Universal, Projections tile: Niranjan Gaire, Avoidable and Impact and Economics tiles: Geoff Oliver Bugbee, Orbis, Causes tile: Ali Fuat Aydin, Engelsiz Yaşama Derneği, Solutions tile: Michael Scholonfeld, Eye Corps
