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Eye care indicators are measurable variables used to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness, quality, access, and outcomes of eye health services in a population. It helps policymakers, program managers, and health professionals make data-driven decisions to improve eye care systems.
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- EYE CARE INDICATOR MENU
The Eye care indicator menu (ECIM) contains a comprehensive set of input, output, outcome and impact indicators that Member States can select from to facilitate the monitoring of strategies and actions for eye care provision at the national and/or subnational level, in line with integrated people-centred eye care.
- WORLD SIGHT DAY: GLOBAL EYE HEALTH INDICATOR ESTIMATES PUBLISHED FOR FIRST TIME
New report from the World Health Organization, based on new analyses, extending work from the Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health, is helping to make this a reality for the hundreds of millions of people worldwide still in need of good quality eye care.
- INDICATORS FOR ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF REFRACTIVE ERROR CARE
This study aimed to develop a set of indicators to assess the quality of refractive error care and to test their applicability in real-world settings using unannounced standardized patients.
- KEEPING AN EYE ON EYE CARE: MONITORING PROGRESS TOWARDS EFFECTIVE COVERAGE
The article highlighted that effective cataract surgery coverage (eCSC) and effective refractive error coverage (eREC) are key indicators recommended by the World Health Organization to monitor the progress and effectiveness of eye care services globally.
- PREVENTING VISION LOSS | VISION AND EYE HEALTH
These guidelines help maintain healthy eyes and protect your vision.
- 20 SURPRISING HEALTH PROBLEMS AN EYE EXAM CAN CATCH
This article lists 20 surprising conditions that may be detected during a comprehensive eye check-up. It serves as a powerful reminder that regular eye exams are essential not just for maintaining good vision, but for protecting your overall health and well-being.
- ABOUT COMMON EYE DISORDERS AND DISEASES
Eye diseases include not only conditions that affect the internal parts of the eye but also those that impact the eye muscles, eye socket, eyelids, and the surrounding skin and muscles. These conditions can lead to a variety of symptoms, which may serve as important indicators of underlying problems. For more detailed information, please visit the CDC website.
- CATARACT SURGICAL COVERAGE AN IMPORTANT INDICATOR FOR EYE HEALTH AND FOR MONITORING PROGRESS TOWARDS UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
This report confirms that it is beneficial for governments to collect Cataract Surgical Coverage (CSC) data and use CSC as an indicator not only to assess the strength of their eye health system, but also as a key metric in monitoring progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). For full details, read the report here.
- VISUAL HEALTH
Data from prevalence surveys conducted by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in nine countries revealed that marginalized and low-income populations have a higher prevalence of blindness and visual impairment. This highlights the importance of using visual disability as an indicator of health inequities within populations.
- UNIVERSAL EYE HEALTH COVERAGE: FROM GLOBAL POLICY TO COUNTRY ACTION
As the eye care sector transitions from Vision 2020: The Right to Sight, it is clear that new strategies are needed to address the current and projected eye care needs.
- QUALITY INDICATORS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN VULNERABLE OLDER PERSONS
Population-based studies suggest that the leading causes of visual impairment in elderly persons are uncorrected refractive error, cataract, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.
- TOPIC INDEX - EYE CARE - ECU HEALTH
This webpage contains the detailed information on eye care, including anatomy of the eye, eye care specialists, eye examinations, correcting or improving vision, low vision.
- SPOT THE SIGNS: 10 INDICATORS YOU SHOULD BOOK AN EYE TEST
The Spot Site website lists 10 key indicators that signal it may be time to schedule an eye exam. Maintaining good eye health is crucial for your overall wellbeing, and regular eye tests play a vital role in early detection of problems
- CATALOGUE OF KEY EYE HEALTH INDICATORS
This webpage contains a catalogue of key eye health indicators specific to the African region.
- INFORMATION ABOUT CITIZEN EYE CARE MOBILE APP
The app aims to provide information regarding various eye conditions in simple language and to help people to asses their visual status. The app also intend to improve the health-seeking behaviour among common people and provide self referral facility.
- ALL ABOUT EYE HEALTH INDICATOR
This article highlights how the eye’s structural and functional changes often serve as early indicators of both ocular and systemic diseases, emphasizing its important role in disease detection and monitoring.
- VISION ATLAS
IAPB Vision Atlas is indeed a very good tool for understanding and using eye care indicators at global, regional, and country levels. It supports evidence-based planning and advocacy for eye health.
- WHO BLINDNESS & VISION IMPAIRMENT FACT SHEET
Offers key global figures at a glance and outlines major causes and public health implications. Features prevalence estimates, risk factors, and coverage of eye care services.
- VISION
Vision profile on the PHE Fingertips site provides detailed indicators across the full eye-care pathway. Indicator four domains outpatient activity, procedures, sight-loss outcomes, and risk factors allowing comparisons between local areas over ti
- WHAT IS A NORMAL EYE PRESSURE RANGE?
This webpage pointed out that changes in eye pressure can be an important indicator of progressing damage to the optic nerve
- HOW CLIMATE, HUMIDITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS MAY AFFECT EYES AND VISION
This webpage highlights how climate, humidity, and other environmental factors act as important eye care indicators, influencing conditions such as dry eye, allergic conjunctivitis, and UV-related eye diseases
- ALL ABOUT THE EYE CHART
AAO page highlights that the eye chart is a key indicator of visual acuity, helping assess the sharpness of vision and detect refractive errors like myopia or hyperopia.
- VISUAL ACUITY
This webpage points out that visual acuity serves as a key indicator of how clearly a person can see
- WHAT IS PERFECT VISION
This website points out the indicators of perfect vision and explains how visual acuity is measured.
- RECOGNIZING INDICATORS OF VISION IMPAIRMENT IN CHILDREN
The Little Light House page highlights behavioral indicators such as squinting, head tilting, poor eye contact, and frequent tripping as early signs of possible vision problems in children.
- CLUES TO EYE HEALTH
The article highlights that the eyes are a good indicator of overall health, with many systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol often showing early signs in or around the eyes
- SCHOOL-AGED VISION: 6 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE
This page pointed out that good eye health is not just about seeing clearlyit is also a strong indicator of a child’s success in school and overall developmen
- MORE THAN 20/20: HELPING YOUR CHILD’S VISION
According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, vision is the most valued indicator, followed by hearing. When something goes wrong with our eyes or overall vision, our lives can be deeply affected as we rely heavily on our vision.
- CATARACTS IN ADULTS: MANAGEMENT. INDICATORS FOR REFERRAL
The aim of this review was to identify the indicators and thresholds for referral for cataract surgery. The main outcomes for this review were visual acuity, visual function and quality of life after surgery.
- NEW INDICATOR OF ACCESS TO CATARACT CARE DEMONSTRATED
A team led by the International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) introduced a travel-time based indicator to assess how long people aged 50+ must travel to reach facilities offering permanent cataract surgery
- CATARACT INDICATORS: THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND USE OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS
This article enhances our understanding of cataract care indicators and demonstrates how effectively using them can help us better address the needs of the community
- INDICATORS FOR THE CATARACT CLINICAL CARE STANDARD
The indicators outlined on this page have been specifically developed to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of care in alignment with the Cataract Clinical Care Standard
- EYE CARE HR INDICATORS
This artilce gives overview of Eye Care Human Resources (HR) Indicators, how are essential for workforce planning, policy formulation, and improving eye care access:
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