The Government of Antigua and Barbuda will host the first ever Global Summit for Eye Health in November 2026 to focus on the value of vision to countries, communities and individuals.
The Value of Vision
The Global Summit for Eye Health is supported by the Value of Vision, a campaign that shares the tangible and undeniable value of vision.
It provide the context for which we will continue to educate and change behaviours and attitudes, and influence change outside of the Summit.
Making the world see the Value of Vision
The burden of eye health already costs the global economy billions every year. But for the first time, research in ‘The Value of Vision – the Case for Investing In Eye Health’ shows the huge economic return that is possible with targeted investment. If further investment, policy changes and the below six accelerators were implemented and the 1 billion living with avoidable sight loss were reached, this would mean a $447 billion boost to the world economy annually.
Global Summit for Eye Health
Value of Vision Policy Asks
Read the Value of Vision campaign policy requirements that will prioritize vision within global development financing mechanisms, strengthen national health systems, and hold everyone accountable through measurable targets and data.
The Global Summit for Eye Health serves as a pivotal moment for governments to reaffirm and make greater eye health commitments than ever before.
Tools and Resources
We will be providing IAPB members and others with the right tools and resources to engage in the Value of Vision Campaign and the first ever Global Summit for Eye Health.
Our Guide for action is a curated collection of action areas designed to support effective engagement and connects to dedicated Toolkits that offer key messages, background information, and recommended actions.
Every Story Counts
Everyone has an eye health story—whether you're a glasses wearer, caregiver, advocate, or professional. By sharing your story, you're adding to a powerful movement that reminds us all why eye health matters.
Every Story Counts is our opportunity to combine all of our stories to form a collective and powerful voice that is impossible to ignore. An anthology of real people, real stories and real reasons to love your eyes.
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Making the world see the value of vision.