Nearly 30% Delhiites need glasses for vision problems: AIIMS review reveals

• A review by AIIMS's Dr Rajendra Prasad (RP) Centre found that nearly 30% (60 lakh) of Delhi residents require spectacles for vision problems.
• Prevalence is highest (70%) among individuals aged 50 and above, while myopia affects 13.1% of school-going children.
• Gender disparities exist in refractive error coverage, with women having lower access to services compared to men.
• Despite sufficient ophthalmologists (1:18,430 ratio), there's a shortage of ophthalmic technicians and a significant service gap with only 50 functional public vision centers.
• Delhi shows strong commitment to refractive error services through Ayushman Bharat and National Health Mission, utilizing a multi-tiered delivery model.