- About 285 million people are visually impaired worldwide. Preventable causes are as high as 80% of the total global visual impairment burden.
- 90% of the world’s visually impaired people live in developing countries.
The document library contains a range of information on eye health for you to download, including National Eye Health Plans, Advocacy Materials and more.
Visit the IAPB global website, which contains information from regions other than the Western Pacific.
The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) has compiled information on the training courses for ophthalmic and eye care personnel in the South East Asia and Pacific Region. You can search the database for information on relevant courses and existing curriculum.
23 May 2013
Delegates of the 66th World Health Assembly this week approved the draft resolution “Towards universal eye health: a global action…Continue reading: Action Plan for Universal Eye Health Adopted by the WHA »
16 May 2013
World Health Statistics is the World Health Organization’s annual compilation of health-related data for its 194 Member States, and includes…Continue reading: New version of World Health Statistics released »