Recognizing Eye Health as an Integral Part of Children's School Health Throughout the World

Graeme E. MacKenzie*, Ian G. Morgan, Rigmor C. Baraas, Julie Anne Little, Nathan Congdon, Ving Fai Chan, Bruce Moore, Donald Bundy

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    Abstract

    There is global recognition that delivering eye care is essential to achieving Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations (UN) recently ratified resolution on Vision for Everyone1 reaffirms that improved vision and optimized functional ability are essential to ending poverty (Goal 1); attaining healthy lives (Goal 3); ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all (Goal 4); achieving food security and improved nutrition (Goal 2); promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth and productive employment (Goal 8), and reducing inequality within and among countries (Goal 10). The benefits of access to eye care accrue throughout life, and the earlier in life individuals can take advantage of eye care services, the better.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3-5
    Number of pages3
    JournalAsia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology
    Volume11
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2022

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