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title: "Eye health in India | Eye Health Guide"
description: "Eye conditions and care priorities in India: cataract backlog, glaucoma detection, diabetic retinopathy, trachoma elimination, and urgent care."
url: https://eyehealthguide.org/regions/india/
source: Eye Health Guide
licence: "General information only. Cite the URL and the named medical reviewer."
---

Regional guide

# Eye health in India

Medical reviewer [Mr Mohamed Mohyudin](https://eyehealthguide.org/reviewers/mohamed-mohyudin/)· Last recorded site review July 6, 2026

### About this review

This page inherits the site’s previous review record. A separate, current article sign-off has not yet been recorded.

[How review works](https://eyehealthguide.org/reviewers/) · [Official biography & credentials](https://mohamedmohyudin.co.uk/author/mohamed-mohyudin/)

Quick answer

For routine care, contact a local eye clinic, public hospital eye department or primary health centre. Bring previous reports and current medicines. Sudden loss of sight or serious injury needs urgent hospital assessment.

### On this page ⌄

1. Quick answer
2. Where to start
3. Referrals, eligibility and costs
4. Keep your eye-care appointments
5. When to seek immediate help
6. Related topics for this region
7. Local care
8. Frequently asked questions

## Where to start

For routine care, contact a local eye clinic, public hospital eye department or primary health centre. Bring previous reports and current medicines. Sudden loss of sight or serious injury needs urgent hospital assessment.

## Referrals, eligibility and costs

If using AB PM-JAY or a state scheme, check your eligibility, the participating hospital and the proposed treatment before booking. A hospital listing alone does not guarantee that every procedure is covered.

## Keep your eye-care appointments

Glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy can develop before vision changes are noticeable. Ask your eye-care team which examinations you need and when to return. Your age, medical history, family history and previous results affect this plan.

## When to seek immediate help

Sudden loss of sight, a dark curtain over vision, a serious eye injury or severe eye pain needs immediate assessment. New flashes or suddenly increasing floaters need urgent eye care. Do not wait for a routine screening appointment.

## Related topics for this region

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### India

For routine care, contact a local eye clinic, public hospital eye department or primary health centre. Bring previous reports and current medicines. Sudden loss of sight or serious injury needs urgent hospital assessment.

If using AB PM-JAY or a state scheme, check your eligibility, the participating hospital and the proposed treatment before booking. A hospital listing alone does not guarantee that every procedure is covered.

- [National Health Authority: hospital search ↗](https://hem.nha.gov.in/search)
- [Ministry of Health: AB PM-JAY ↗](https://www.mohfw-dohfw.gov.in/documents/press-release/update-on-ab-pmjay-AjNzkTNtQWa)

## Frequently asked questions

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