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WHO has taken significant steps to address the global challenge of refractive error, recognizing its widespread impact and the availability of cost-effective interventions.In 2021, at the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly, WHO Member States endorsed the first-ever global target for refractive error in: a 40-percentage-point increase in effective coverage of refractive error by 2030. This ambitious goal acknowledges the large unmet need for care and the potential for substantial improvement through accessible interventions like spectacles.

To support Member States in the achievement of the World Health Assembly endorsed 2030 target, WHO launched the SPECS 2030 initiative in May 2024, a comprehensive approach to tackle refractive error globally. This initiative calls for coordinated global action amongst all stakeholders across 5 strategic pillars (Services, Personnel, Education, Cost and Surveillance). By focusing on these key areas, the initiative aims to address the main challenges in refractive error care, including improving access to services, developing a skilled workforce, enhancing public awareness, reducing costs, and strengthening data collection and monitoring systems. Through the SPECS 2030 initiative, WHO is working to catalyse global efforts, promote best practices, and support Member States in achieving the 2030 target, ultimately aiming to reduce vision impairment and improve quality of life for millions affected by uncorrected refractive errors worldwide.

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Eye care, vision impairment and blindness: Refractive errors

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