National Programme for Control Of Blindness & Visual Impairement (NPCB & VI)

Goals & Objectives of NPCB :-

• To reduce the backlog of blindness.
• Develop and strengthen the strategy of NPCBVI for “Eye Health” and prevention of visual impairment; through provision of comprehensive eye care services and quality service delivery.
• To enhance community awareness on eye care and lay stress on preventive measures.
• Increase and expand research for prevention of blindness and visual impairment.
• To secure participation of Voluntary Organizations/Private Practitioners in eye Care.

The salient features :-

• The major causes of blindness are Cataract, Refractive errors, Glaucoma, Corneal Opacity, Trauma and Vitamin A deficiency etc.
• All districts have been sensitized for Screening and treatment of new components ;- Diabetic Retinopathy, Childhood Blindness, Glaucoma, Vitero retinal Surgery.
• Large No. of Voluntary Organizations are active to provide services.