Poor vision can increase workplace injuries, reduce productivity and lead to economic losses. People with visual impairments experience a 30% decrease in employment, increasing the health and social care burden on the state and having a negative impact not only on those directly affected but also on the global economy. Preventive care, regular eye screenings and vision tests can keep older adults in work and support them to continue to be active, healthy, productive members of society. There is also an important connection between eye health and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Recent studies have shown that people with vision loss or eye health conditions are more likely to have other NCDs than people with good vision, and several of the most prevalent NCDs, including diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease, can lead to eye health conditions if not addressed in a timely manner, and vice-versa.