Global eye care frameworks: a review of strategies, gaps, and recommendations for equitable access.

Access to eye care remains a global health priority, particularly for underserved populations in rural, Indigenous, and low-income communities. Despite advancements in ophthalmic care and technology, substantial inequities persist, exacerbating preventable vision loss and its associated social and economic consequences. International and national eye care frameworks have emerged as critical tools to address these disparities by guiding policy, …