Eye Health and Disability: Why Accessibility Matters in Indian Healthcare
Eye Health and Disability: Why Accessibility Matters in Indian Healthcare Eye health is way more than just checking vision. It’s about independence, dignity, being able to get around, and living your life. And in India, millions of people live with visual impairments. Some have low vision. Others are completely blind. And honestly? Many of these issues could have been prevented or treated if care were actually accessible. But here’s the thing: accessing eye care isn’t exactly easy. Not because the need isn’t there. The need is huge. But the challenges make it complicated. Physical barriers, money issues, awareness gaps, and social stigma. All of these pile up. Inclusive eye health in India isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s a right. And yes, I know it’s tricky in a country this big and diverse, but that doesn’t make it any less necessary. How Big Is the Problem? India actually has nearly a third of the world’s blind population. Over 55 million people live with some sort of visual impairment....