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Globally there are 32.4 million people who are blind, and a further 190.6 million people who are visually impaired to the point that their ability to function is negatively impacted. A large proportion of the world’s blind and visually impaired live in low and middle income countries. The cost of expanding and sustaining primary and secondary health services to treat avoidable blindness and vision impairment is substantial. In 2011 PwC and Three Rivers estimated the need for additional expenditure of US$394.2 billion over 10 years if the goal of eliminating avoidable blindness is to be achieved by 2020, noting that $266.0 billion, over two thirds of this is required in the developed world rather than in poorer countries, where $128.2 billion is allocated. Excluding high income countries, the additional investment required to eliminate avoidable blindness and visual impairment was estimated to be US$128.2 billion. The US$394.2 figure represents an increase in global eye health expenditure of around 7% over that period, with two thirds of the expenditure being directed to high income economies.
Inclusiveness and Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities
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This key report sheds light on the often-overlooked supply-side barriers that prevent many in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) from obtaining affordable, quality glasses.
L’OCCITANE en Provence has always put people at the heart of its operation. For more than 20 years, it has been committed to Caring for Sight, supporting projects around the world that help prevent blindness.
The 2023 Annual Report of CBM's eye care work across its programmes. Inclusive, comprehensive and integrated- CBM's Eye Health Initiative reports on it latest work in eye health.
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This report was authored by the Deloitte Center for Health Economics working with Roche and IAPB
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Exploring the Impact of Environmental Conditions on the Ocular Surface - A Review of Risk Factors
Interventions To Slow The Progression Of Myopia
