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VISION 2020 is the global initiative for the elimination of avoidable blindness, a joint programme of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) with an international membership of NGOs, professional associations, eye care institutions and corporations.

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards.

VISION 2020 e-resource is an online collection of comprehensive resources for eye care programmes around the world. It shares valuable tools that help assess, plan, implement and manage high quality, efficient, and sustainable eye care programmes in the developing world.

The journal aims to ensure that up-to-date and relevant information reaches eye care workers of all levels in low income countries in a reader-friendly format that can easily be adapted for training. It addresses the elimination of avoidable blindness and focuses on countries where the burden of preventable blindness is greatest.

6th online World Sight Day photo competition with the theme #HopeInSight.We are inviting amateur and professional photographers to submit their eye care photos and have the chance at winning USD 1000 (Professional) and a DSLR (Amateur).

Rational use of PPE in OPD setting in ophthalmology practice and correct disposal of used PPE & biomedical waste in the context of COVID 19.

Redefining the role of Ophthalmic Assistants in the response to COVD 19.