Resources & Evidence: The Value of Vision

Equip Your Advocacy

The Global Summit for Eye Health is built on a foundation of rigorous research and clear policy frameworks that have been put together with the support of a wide range of organisations from across the eye health sector. To help everyone understand the undeniable return on investment in eye health, we have curated a suite of tools and evidence-based reports as well as communications resources to help you share the message.

Whether you are preparing a national commitment, a business case for the private sector, or a clinical advocacy strategy, these resources provide the data needed to make the world see the value of vision.

Policy and Strategy

Our policy documents outline the clear, actionable path for countries to deliver an immediate positive impact on their economies, workforces, schools, and communities.

Global Summit Policy Framework

A comprehensive guide for government departments to implement national approaches fitting for their populations’ needs. 

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Global Summit Policy Asks

This document outlines the core steps we are asking leaders to take to ensure universal access to eye care.

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2030 In Sight Strategy

The global roadmap to end avoidable sight loss by the end of the decade.

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The Investment Case: Research & Reports

Poor eye health costs the global economy billions every year. New researched titled, The Value of Vison: The case for investing in eye health, produced in collaboration with IAPB, Seva Foundation and The Fred Hollows Foundation, proves the transformative economic return possible with targeted investment.

The Value of Vision Report & Methodology

Explore the data proving that reaching the one billion people with avoidable sight loss would result in 13 million extra years of schooling and 22 million more people employed.

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Explainer Brief

A high-level summary of the research findings, and a powerful advocacy tool designed for senior decision-makers and funding institutions. The investment case put simply.

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Executive Briefings

These short-form documents are designed for rapid distribution to ministers, boards, and partners.e clear, actionable path for countries to deliver an immediate positive impact on their economies, workforces, schools, and communities.

2 Page Global Summit Briefing

A concise overview of the Summit’s objectives, the case for investment in eye health, and the Six Accelerators.

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4 Page Global Summit Briefing

An expanded briefing including more detail on the economic return on investment and the Act, Allocate, and Accelerate framework.

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