Thoughts on establishing mid-level ophthalmic personnel for VISION 2020 in India.

Community Eye Health Journal is published quarterly. It addresses the problem of avoidable blindness and focuses on countries where the burden of preventable blindness is greatest. Articles combine clinical issues with public health approaches, which include disease control, research, planning and management, appropriate technology, human resource development, advocacy, social sciences and health communication. Attention is also paid to programmes for people who are blind or living with low vision. The principle aim of the journal is educational, to ensure that up-to-date and relevant information reaches eye care and general health workers of all levels in a readerfriendly format that can easily be adapted for training. The journal is also published on-line and on CD-ROM. Selected articles are published in special French and Chinese editions. The Indian edition includes a four page supplement containing articles relevant to Indian readers and managed by the Indian Supplement Editorial Board.