The World Health Organisation (WHO) has redesignated Hyderabad-based LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) as a WHO Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Blindness for another four years, extending its designation till 2030.LVPEI was first accorded the recognition in 2001 and has now completed 25 years as a WHO Collaborating Centre. It is among 11 eye care institutions worldwide designated by the WHO Director-General to support the organisation’s global programmes on eye care and blindness prevention.As a WHO Collaborating Centre, LVPEI will provide technical and operational support to the global health body in advancing universal health coverage through integrated, people-centred eye care. The institute will contribute its expertise in public health ophthalmology, epidemiology and health systems to generate evidence for best practices, strengthen the eye care workforce and develop clinical and public health guidelines. Published - July 11, 2026 06:47 pm IST