At the heart of ICEE objectives is the imperative to build community capacity among our target populations.  Central to achieving that objective is building skills and sustainable capacity among communities in Sri Lanka.

The Vision Centre model, developed by LV Prasad Eye Institute in India, has been customized for local conditions.  The project aims to provide access to primary eye care, refractive services and affordable glasses.

The ICEE Vision Centre project will potentially reach over 1.68 million people in Kegalle and Badulla districts by the year 2020.  The Vision Centres are staffed by trained Vision Technicians who perform eye examinations, prescribe glasses, refer patients and dispense glasses.

ICEE initiatives in Sri Lanka have been assisted by the supportive Sri Lankan Ministry of Health. Uncorrected refractive error is recognised in Sri Lanka as a priority condition to be addressed through the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Blindness.