[Review and outlook of the eye health in China].

Eye health is a new concept that has been put forward in recent years as a result of the long term practice of prevention and treatment of blindness. The full understanding of the origin, goal and value of eye health is of great significance for promoting the prevention and treatment of eye diseases and the development of ophthalmology in China. In the past several decades, China has made great achievements in the development of eye health, while some challenges still remained. We should learn the actual requirements of the prevention of blindness and visual impairment and the public eye care, focus effectively on the major tasks, set explicit goals, gradually promote the development of eye health cause. At present, avoidable cataract blindness and visual impairment and un-corrected refractive error are the key eye diseases, while persons aged 50 years or above are the population that needs special attention in terms of eye health. We should continue to strive for greater achievements in the cause of eye health. (Chin J Ophthalmol, 2018, 54:561-564).