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Although effective interventions and coverage exist to the Region to address two the leading causes of vision impairment - refractive errors and cataracts countries are working to increase eye care. By 2030, all countries in the Region are working to increase effective coverage of refractive errors by 40% and an increase effective coverage of cataract surgery by 30%. Highly cost-effective interventions for these conditions, including spectacles and cataract surgery can substantially improve a persons quality of life.

Vision impairment that cannot be corrected or reversed requires rehabilitation measures, including low vision aids and assistive technologies. For those living with blindness, braille reading, counselling, home skills training, mobility training with white canes, and digital assistive technologies can ensure free, independent, and safe mobility.

To achieve better visual health in the Region, WHO is working closely with Member States and stakeholders, such as the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, The Fred Hollows Foundation, and the Singapore National Eye Care, to plan and deliver Integrated people-centered eye care (IPEC).

Treatment and care for many eye conditions can be improved by implementing IPEC, and promoting comprehensive treatment and intervention across the life course. Additionally, countries are also working to improve data on better treatment processes in order to improve overall care.

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