World Report On Vision

The World Health Organization (WHO) released The World Report on Vision in 2021. The report intends to increase public awareness of the burden of poor eye health worldwide and to offer data and suggestions to direct efforts to advance eye health at the international, regional, and national levels.

The world’s population is increasing, and as a result, more people are developing age-related eye disorders like cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, according to the report. The growing issue of myopia (nearsightedness) and its rising incidence in children and young people around the world is also emphasized.

According to the report, there are 246 million people who are blind and an estimated 1.3 billion people who have moderate to severe vision impairment. According to the findings, if vision loss and blindness are discovered and treated promptly, over 80% of instances can be avoided or treated.

The paper details the scope of the issue, the risk factors and causes of eye disorders, as well as the therapies and approaches that can be used to treat and prevent them. The expense of maintaining good eye health and the financial impact of blindness and vision loss are both covered in the paper.

The report offers details on the infrastructure for delivering eye care as well as the current level of eye health services, including the accessibility of eye care specialists. In order to increase access to eye care services and to increase the ability of health systems to provide efficient and long-lasting eye care, it also emphasises the need for increased investment in eye health.

For those striving to promote eye health and lessen the burden of vision loss and blindness internationally, including policymakers, healthcare providers, and advocates, the World Report on Vision is a valuable resource.

The general condition and operation of the eyes are referred to as eye health. Clear vision and the prevention of vision loss and other eye issues depend on maintaining good eye health. Eye health can be impacted by a number of variables, including genetics, age, and way of life. Astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are a few prevalent eye conditions. Many of these conditions can be treated with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery, and can often be prevented or slowed down by making healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and wearing protective eyewear.