Eye care in India: A Situation Analysis

The primary objective of this situational analysis document is to comprehensively explore several aspects of blindness and vision impairment in India, including the magnitude of blindness, various ongoing interventions at the national level addressing blindness and vision impairment.

The document will also explore the position of eye care indicators and programs in India relative to global indicators. The document is expected to recommend strategic directions that Sightsavers, India should focus on for the next five years.

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Study examines cataract care in Jhargram, West Bengal

A population-based study by Sightsavers India has examined cataract surgery coverage, visual outcomes and barriers to care in Jhargram district, West Bengal. Published in Discover Public Health, the study assessed 2,292 adults aged 40 and above.

October 2026