ABOUT THE INDIA VISION ATLAS

“India the first country to launch a program on blindness control, ranks second in number of blind & visually impaired persons.More than 10 years have elapsed since last blindness survey. There is need for collation of current statistics to help develop evidence based policies to combat avoidable visual impairment and blindness. The NPCB & VI Vision Atlas India brings forth the latest data on prevalence and causes of blindness and visual impairment. It also showcases important disease specific survey findings on Diabetic Retinopathy, Trachoma etc. This would be a dynamic platform where all national level data on eye care could be accessed by everyone.”

Dr. Harsh Vardhan (Union Health Minister, Govt of India)

The best health programs are rooted in scientific evidence. The India Vision Atlas is a repository of the latest data on blindness and visual impairment from India. This portal will enable the key stakeholders to take evidence-based decisions when formulating policies and programs to eliminate avoidable visual impairment. I am sure that policy makers, health planners, eye health professionals, NGOs, and civil society will find this wealth of information useful.