Vision 2020, also known as VISION 2020: The Right to Sight, is a global initiative launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) in 1999. The primary goal of this initiative is to eliminate avoidable blindness by the year 2020 and to ensure the best possible vision for everyone. This comprehensive program focuses on the prevention and treatment of the major causes of blindness through a combination of disease control, human resource development, and strengthening of health systems.
