European Coalition for Vision Calls For Europe’s Parliament To Improve Lives of Those With Vision Impairment

STRASBOURG—The European Coalition for Vision (ECV) and the Coalition's manifesto for the European Parliament elections were launched Feb. 7 at the European Parliament seat in Strasbourg. The manifesto, presented in an event hosted by the Marian Harkin, member of the European Parliament (MEP), calls on the European Parliament "to use its significant powers to improve the lives of people affected by vision impairment or at risk of vision loss."   The European Coalition for Vision (ECV) is an alliance made up of professional bodies, patient groups, European NGOs, disabled people's organizations and trade associations representing suppliers. The coalition exists to raise the profile of eye health and vision, help prevent avoidable visual impairment and secure an equal and inclusive society for those with irreversible blindness or low vision in Europe.   See more