Regional Snapshot
Eastern Caribbean Eye Health
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Explore key indicators related to eye health needs, service capacity, workforce, health financing, and access across Eastern Caribbean countries.
Regional Snapshot
Antigua & Barbuda | Dominica | Grenada | Montserrat | Saint Kitts & Nevis | Saint Lucia | Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
Population & Demographics
609,229
Total population
- 73.4 years average life expectancy
- 87% household internet connectivity
- 68 universal health coverage index
Eye Health Needs
77,000
People living with vision loss in the region
- 13.7% average crude vision loss prevalence
- 79% effective refractive error coverage (women)
Nearly 1 in 7 people across the region are estimated to be living with vision loss, while refractive error coverage averages 79% — suggesting opportunities to improve vision correction services.
Eye Care Workforce
34Ophthalmologists
20Optometrists
Ophthalmologists & Optometrists per 100,000 population
Regional average: 5.3 per 100,000
Comparison by Country
| Country | Population | Vision loss |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua & Barbuda | 93,000 | 11,000 |
| Dominica | 67,000 | 10,000 |
| Grenada | 117,000 | 16,000 |
| Montserrat | 4,386 | No data |
| Saint Kitts & Nevis | 47,843 | No data |
| Saint Lucia | 179,000 | 24,000 |
| Saint Vincent & The Grenadines | 101,000 | 16,000 |
Key takeaways
- Growing eye care needs — approximately 77,000 people are living with vision loss
- Workforce varies across countries — ophthalmologist availability ranges from 2.7 to 8.7 per 100,000 population
- Opportunity — existing digital connectivity provides a strong foundation for expanding tele-ophthalmology, screening, and regional eye health initiatives
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Eastern Caribbean Eye Health: Regional Snapshot
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