The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
VCA-Lebanon Position Paper on Self Refraction with Adjustable Spectacles Adjustable spectacles prescribed under the guidance of suitably trained persons within a recognised service delivery system may be part of the solution to the global problem of vision impairment from uncorrected refractive error provided they meet optical standards defined by ISO
VCA-Lebanon SDGs Eye Health Excellence Relevance of SDG goals and targets to Eye Health and the elimination of avoidable blindness and visual impairment.
VCA-Lebanon The Indicators Framework in support of SDGs and eye health This paper provides analysis of important indicators and indicator processes of relevance to eye health, identifying challenges and opportunities and how we can leverage these for the benefit of people who are at risk of sight loss or persons with visual impairment. These include:…
VCA-Lebanon How to develop a national advocacy strategy on Human Resources for Eye Health This “How To” guide has been prepared to help you develop an advocacy strategy on Human Resources for Eye Health (HReH). It is particularly focussed on Change Objective #1 of the IAPB Africa HReH strategy
VCA-Lebanon Position Paper on Recycled Spectacles Each year, Eye Care Non-Governmental Organisations and Institutions are inundated with offers of recycled and used spectacles for the developing world. IAPB recognises the good intentions behind these donations, but advises that its members and other parties engaged in promoting eye health should no longer accept second-hand spectacles.
VCA-Lebanon Guidelines for Eye Health Committees This document is a guide for good practice. The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) recognizes that resources and situations differ from country to country, and that one model will not work everywhere.
VCA-Lebanon Call To Action for Environmentally Sustainable Practices in The Eye Health Sector The Climate Action Working Group continues to bring awareness to the eye health sector and support stakeholders to take steps to become more environmentally sustainable, one of the biggest global health priorities.
VCA-Lebanon Strengthening diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in the South-East Asia Region This document reflects a successful collaboration between IAPB and WHO SEAR and the contribution of the South East Asia Eye Health Expert Group representing all 10 countries of the region. It is expected that these guidelines will be helpful to all programme…
VCA-Lebanon Guide for Environmentally Sustainable Practices in The Eye Health Sector This practical Guide was developed by the CAWG to support the eye health community to minimize the environmental impact of eye health services and support climate change resilience.
VCA-Lebanon Integrating eye health into the NCD response The Fred Hollows Foundation & the NCD Alliance have launched a policy brief which aims to identify key challenges and cost-effective solutions for the integration of eye care into health services.
