Addressing Residual Challenges of VISION 2020: The Right to Sight
2011
Addressing Challenges of VISION 2020: The Right to Sight
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Babalola Olufemi E.
Primary Institution: Rachel Eye Center, Abuja, Nigeria
Conclusion
Despite significant progress in reducing blindness, many challenges remain in achieving the goals of VISION 2020.
Supporting Evidence
- VISION 2020 aims to eliminate needless blindness by integrating eye care into national healthcare systems.
- Trachoma has decreased as a cause of blindness, with some countries reporting significant progress.
- Onchocerciasis transmission has been significantly reduced in many regions, leading to the cessation of control programs.
- Over two million people have been treated for cataracts, but surgical coverage remains low in some areas.
- New diseases like diabetic eye disease are emerging, requiring updated public health strategies.
Takeaway
The VISION 2020 program aims to eliminate unnecessary blindness, but there are still many problems to solve before we reach that goal.
Limitations
Research funding and quality may be low in developing countries, and public health strategies need to adapt to new diseases.
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