- 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.
13 Jun 2013
Aier Eye Hospital and China’s Ministry of Science of Technology will host the 2nd International Workshop on Cataract Prevention and…Continue reading: International Workshop on Cataract Treatment – Changsa, China »
13 Jun 2013
China celebrated its 18th National Eye Day on 6 June 2013. The theme this year was “Bring together our dream, eliminating blinding trachoma before 2016”. The theme reflects the MoH’s current key program in preventing avoidable blindness and visual impairment.