India Vision Institute

India Vision Institute India Vision Institute (IVI) is a not-for-profit nongovernmental organization (NGO) with the vision to Augment Primary Eye Care Capacity of India.

This we do by providing
access to primary eye care for underprivileged and rural Indians and through advancing the optometry sector, awareness generation, capacity building, advocacy, and leadership development. Our Eye See & I Work and Eye See & I Learn campaigns reach constituencies where services are lacking and most required – notably adults and children. IVI has undertaken over 2000 vision sc

reening programs in states across India. Over 700,000 individuals from the underprivileged communities (including 400,000 children) have been screened and free spectacles distributed to over 200,000 individuals. Optometrists are in the frontline of vision care services delivery. IVI works to upgrade their skills and build capacity as well as equip them to cope with challenges in their careers. We organise online advocacy, talks, panel discussions, education, skill enhancement, and leadership development programs. Our collaboration with over 45 institutes for programs has covered 20 states and three union territories. Our Strategy
IVI’s Strategic Programs and focus over the next five years will be to:
1. Address the human resource needs of the Primary Eye Care Sector
2. Provide continuing education and support research for the upgradation of
Optometry
3. Ensure equity in access and availability of vision care services and
spectacles for every Indian
4. Advocate for good eye health practices to help prevent avoidable blindness
5. Be a Thought Leader for the eye care sector
6. Assist sustainable development of the Indian ophthalmic industry to provide
good vision care
7. Focus on Uncorrected Refractive Error as a vital part of achieving the
broader goal of Universal Eye Health by 2050
8. Support sustainable development goals to build a healthier world for the
entire population and the environment by 2030.

Calling all changemakers in eye care!The Optometry Entrepreneurship Summit is coming soon — where bold ideas meet real-w...
02/08/2025

Calling all changemakers in eye care!

The Optometry Entrepreneurship Summit is coming soon — where bold ideas meet real-world impact.

Details coming soon. Stay tuned!

01/08/2025

IVI Monthly Panel | NCAHP Act & Primary Eye Care Education

Our panel discussion today on the NCAHP Act 2021 and its Implications on Primary Eye Care Education brought together insightful perspectives on the future of allied health education in India.

Thank you to our speakers — Dr.Venkataramana Kalikivayi, Anitha Arvind and Pamela Suresh — for sharing their expertise on regulatory changes, curriculum reform, and the importance of academic-industry collaboration.

Grateful to all participants for contributing to a thought-provoking and engaging session.

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IVI Monthly Panel | NCAHP Act & Primary Eye Care EducationOur panel discussion, July 31, on the NCAHP Act 2021 and its I...
01/08/2025

IVI Monthly Panel | NCAHP Act & Primary Eye Care Education

Our panel discussion, July 31, on the NCAHP Act 2021 and its Implications on Primary Eye Care Education brought together insightful perspectives on the future of allied health education in India.

Thank you to our speakers — Dr.Venkataramana Kalikivayi, Anitha Arvind and Pamela Suresh — for sharing their expertise on regulatory changes, curriculum reform, and the importance of academic-industry collaboration.

Grateful to all participants for contributing to a thought-provoking and engaging session.




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31/07/2025

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India Vision Institute is looking for a creative and skilled Graphic Designer to join our team.If you're proficient in A...
30/07/2025

India Vision Institute is looking for a creative and skilled Graphic Designer to join our team.

If you're proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – especially Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop – we’d love to see your work!

📩 Send your portfolio and resume to:
📧 hr@indiavisioninstitute.org

Be part of a team that is leading the change in eye care through powerful visual storytelling.

This year marks a decade since we lost a true visionary. Join us, Friends & Family, as we remember and celebrate the inc...
28/07/2025

This year marks a decade since we lost a true visionary. Join us, Friends & Family, as we remember and celebrate the incredible legacy of Prof. Brien Holden, a pioneer in eye health, whose commitment to equitable vision care lives on through the millions who see clearly today.

To register for the event, click here
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k19kpKfwRQ-vDNE3ZSYhbw

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Remembering Professor Brien Holden: Ten years since his passing, we remember a visionary whose work brought hope and sig...
28/07/2025

Remembering Professor Brien Holden: Ten years since his passing, we remember a visionary whose work brought hope and sight to millions across the world.

His legacy endures through organisations around the globe — including in India — working to realise his dream of a world where everyone can see clearly.

We are very proud to carry this mission forward by providing eye care to those in India who need it most.

VISION 2020/IAPB World Council of Optometry


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Our Monitoring & Evaluation team has a way with numbers.By tracking what works and assessing impacts, the team led by Ai...
22/07/2025

Our Monitoring & Evaluation team has a way with numbers.

By tracking what works and assessing impacts, the team led by Aiswarya S helps us provide guidance and advice on our projects, while also giving donors the confidence to scale what works.

IVI goes beyond vision screenings. Follow-up calls ensure beneficiaries are wearing their prescribed spectacles — a simple yet vital step in turning better vision into lasting change.

Behind every number is a story — of someone seeing clearly, living better, and stepping into a brighter future.

From Mizoram to Rajasthan: Spectacles That Change LivesMeet Mary A, Program Manager and Head of IVI’s Processing Centre....
18/07/2025

From Mizoram to Rajasthan: Spectacles That Change Lives
Meet Mary A, Program Manager and Head of IVI’s Processing Centre.

Every year, over 130,000 spectacles are processed, quality-checked and dispatched — often becoming someone’s first-ever pair. These glasses travel to the farthest corners of India, from classrooms in Mizoram to villages in Jharkhand and Rajasthan, bringing the gift of clear sight where it is needed most.

"I am proud to play a small role in making a big difference," says Mary.

Clear vision today, brighter futures tomorrow.

Congratulations to Vision 2020: The Right to Sight-India and the Blind People’s Association for hosting an impactful and...
15/07/2025

Congratulations to Vision 2020: The Right to Sight-India and the Blind People’s Association for hosting an impactful and well-organised national conference!

-We were represented at the conference by our senior team members: Abhishek Kalbarga (Director, Vision Access Programs) and Apoorva Chauhan (Head, Education & Professional Development).

-IVI delivered presentations on four key themes in eye health: a)
Refractive Error Coverage b) Vision Screening for Children from Juvenile Retention Homes in Tamil Nadu c) Enhancing Teaching Skills of Optometry Educators in India & d)
Spectacle Frames from Recycled Plastics - Supporting our Environment.

-A special thanks to Vision 2020-India for honouring IVI with the Shri S N Shah Award for Equity, a recognition that strengthens our resolve to make quality eye care accessible to underserved communities across India.

VISION 2020/IAPB World Council of Optometry

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Plot No: 212, New No. 45, Palkalai Nagar, 7th Link Road, Palavakkam
Chennai
600041

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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