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
- Coronavirus Eye Safety - American Academy of Ophthalmology
- All eyes on Coronavirus—What do we need to know as ophthalmologists - Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening Guidelines - Indian Retinopathy of Prematurity Society
- All India Ophthalmological Society: Ophthalmic Practice Guidelines in The Current Context of COVID-19
- COVID-19: IAPB’s Resource Bank
- Indian Journal of Ophthalmology consensus statement on preferred practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Guidelines for functioning of eye care facilities under NPCB
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- FAQs on COVID 19 Vaccine for Healthcare providers and Frontline workers
- FAQs on COVID 19 Vaccine for General Public
- Audio visual on Dr. Guleria, Director, AIIMS sharing FAQs on COVID 19 vaccine roll-out
Documents and Resources from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
- Video on Moving on and battling COVID-19 (featuring Akshay Kumar)
- Video on use of reusable face cover (English) – Part 1 Link:
- Video on use of reusable face cover (English) – Part 2 Link:
- Video on Covid-19 awareness for community level workers
- Poster on Social distancing in a market place during COVID-19 English
- Poster on Social distancing in a market place during COVID-19 Hindi
- How to protect all health workers at designated hospital?
- COVID-19 Frontline Worker Toolkit in English
- When to get tested for COVID-19 English
- When to get tested for COVID-19 Hindi
- Guidelines for Home Isolation of very mild/pre-symptomatic COVID-19 cases
Resources for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
- COVID-19 Outbreak and Persons with Disabilities - UN Response
- Disability considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak - World Health Organization
- COVID19 Response: 10 recommendations – International Disability Alliance
- How to work with children and adults with disabilities during Covid-19 and make sure they have a say
Helpline Numbers
Central Helpline Number: +91-11-23978046
- For helpline number for specific state and union territory, please click here
World Health Organization's Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public – click here
