Optometry and SDGs: Enhancing Quality of Life Through Specialized Optometry

Abstract

By 2030, UN member states aim to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On July 23, 2021, the UN General Assembly adopted the "Vision for Everyone Accelerating Action to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," the first-ever resolution on vision. As a major field of medicine, optometry contributes significantly to the advancement of world health and the accomplishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research explores the relationship between optometry and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing how particular vision measurement techniques enhance people's quality of life globally.  Better health and wellbeing (SDG 3), improved education (SDG 4), industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9), decreased inequality (SDG 10), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), and the global partnership for sustainable development (SDG 17).  Furthermore, via one of the direct consequences, eye health services probably have indirect effects on a number of SDGs. Lastly, there are also other conceivable connections to other SDGs. This is a call to action for campaigners, scientists, legislators, and healthcare professionals to guarantee that everyone has access to good health and vision.