Refractive Error in India
About 59% of adults and 7.5% of children have refractive errors.
Almost 500 million people need spectacles.
Over 250 million do not have access to a pair of spectacles, most of them urban poor or rural Indians. Refractive error is a leading cause of vision impairment in India. The prevalence of refractive error is 59% among adults and 7.5% among young (those below 16 years). The economic impact of Uncorrected Refractive Error is huge, with an estimated annual productivity loss amounting to INR 121,600 crores. There is a strong correlation between vision correction and productivity for adults. Wearing glasses can enhance productivity by 32% and increase worker income by 33%. Vision correction also significantly reduces accident risks and improves overall quality of life. On average, school children would learn twice as much if they had their vision corrected.
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Vision Screening Programs
India Vision Institute is dedicated to transforming lives through our vision screening programs, providing primary eye care to underprivileged children and underserved adults. We conduct vision screenings, provide spectacles to those in need, and deliver quality eye care through vision centres and mobile vans.
Our services include correcting refractive errors, diagnosing eye conditions, providing referrals for further treatment and offering teleconsultations.
IVI’s commitment ensures brighter and clearer future for all.
Vision impairment in children:
Affects education, self-esteem, and socio-economic potential.
7.5% of children (age 6-16) need eyeglasses.
Eye See & I Learn vision screens underprivileged school children to help them see better, study well, enjoy a better quality of life and have the freedom to follow their dreams.
Children in government, government-aided and tribal schools all benefit through this program.
About 7.5% of children in the age group 6 to 16 require eyeglasses correction. Less than 1% identified with other eye ailments are referred for further treatment in a referral hospital.
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7.5% of children (age 6-16) need eyeglasses.
Benefits children in government, government-aided, and tribal schools.
Screens underprivileged school children.
Enhances quality of life and educational outcomes.
Less than 1% identified with other eye ailments are referred for treatment.
Eye See & I Work focuses on underserved adults who lack access to primary eye care. It ensures beneficiaries receive a pair of spectacles and consultation at the camp allowing them to see clearly, perform daily tasks effectively, and increase their independence and productivity.
Provides spectacles and consultations.
Approximately 59% of adults require eyeglasses correction. Many are first-time wearers of spectacles, meaning that they are getting their eyes checked for the first time. IVI works with a range of partners — eye hospitals, non-government organisations, government, community-based organisations, volunteers and health workers among others – to provide primary eye care access in underprivileged communities.
Our programs provide vision screening and free-of-cost spectacles to those in need, diagnose patients with cataract and other eye ailments and refer them to hospital, as well as follow-up with beneficiaries to address queries.
Beneficiaries have included transgender individuals, weavers, sculptors, fishermen, drivers, prisoners, firecracker workers, farmers, etc.
Focuses on underserved adults.
59% of adults need eyeglasses.
Provides eyeglasses and consultations.
Many receive their first-ever vision check.
Increases independence and productivity.
IVI partners with eye hospitals, NGOs, government, and community organizations.
Vision Centres
Vision Centres play a vital role in providing access to primary eye care for urban poor communities in need. They offer essential services, including eye examinations, diagnostic testing, and affordable spectacles, to address the immediate vision health needs of underserved populations.
By bringing eye care services closer to those who may otherwise face barriers such as cost, distance, or lack of awareness, Vision Centres empower communities to take charge of their vision health and improve their quality of life.
Vision Centres also serve as a crucial link to more specialized care. Patients requiring advanced treatment or surgical intervention are referred to partner eye hospitals, ensuring they receive comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs. This holistic approach bridges the gap between basic eye care and specialized services, fostering healthier communities and reducing the burden of avoidable blindness and vision impairment among the urban poor.
Mobile Vans
Our Mobile Vision Screening Vans bring eye care to underserved communities. Equipped with the latest screening tools and staffed by trained eye care professionals, the vans offer on-the-spot vision testing and provide free corrective spectacles where needed. By focusing on vulnerable groups, including commercial vehicle drivers and rural populations, IVI's mobile vans aim to eliminate barriers to eye care access, ensuring early detection of vision issues and promoting eye health awareness. The initiative is impacting thousands, helping improve lives through the gift of clear vision.
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Staffed by trained optometrists.
Equipped with advanced equipment.
Deliver high-quality eye care to underserved areas.
Services include:
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Correcting
refractive errors.
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Diagnosing eye conditions.
Screening for cataract, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
Offering teleconsultations and counseling.
