Mission for Vision’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic aims to promote the health and safety of our staff, partners and communities engaging with our programmes and the wellbeing of the wider society. It aspires to minimise contagion and avert serious illness and mortality. Our guidance considers the Indian context and is based on Government advisory, expert opinion, public health assumptions and the value of physical distancing.

In view of the pandemic, Mission for Vision (MFV) aims to address this situation in the following ways:

In a move to support the marginalised and vulnerable sections of the society during the pandemic, Mission for Vision implemented a number of initiatives and relief activities. Here is a short video on the support provided so far.

Adaptation Guidelines

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mission for Vision has developed adaptation guidelines that serve as an easy reference tool and guides eye health personnel to deliver eye care services and at the same time minimise the risk of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) transmission to our patients and staff.

  • Mission Disha (Outreach camp screening for Truckers, Bus Drivers and Carpenters) -Click here 
  • Mission Jyot (Vision Centre screening) -Click here 
  • Mission Nayan (Retinopathy of Prematurity screening for neonates) -Click here 
  • Mission Roshni (School screening) -Click here

With the motive to share genuine and latest updates on COVID-19, we have handpicked a collection of resource materials, articles and posters for your ease of access. In order to support eye-care professionals, we have also curated and crowdsourced some of these materials that are specific to eye-health and COVID-19.
If you would like to submit any useful links or information, please write to us at communications@missionforvision.org.in

Eye Health Related
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Documents and Resources from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Resources for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
Helpline Numbers
  • Central Helpline Number: +91-11-23978046
  • For helpline number for specific state and union territory, please click here
Workplace Readiness
World Health Organization's Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public – click here
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