A comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed articles from 1995 to 2018 covering eye care and ophthalmology in Malawi. Topics include blindness surveys, cataract surgery, childhood blindness, HIV/AIDS-related eye conditions, malaria retinopathy, trachoma, refractive errors, traditional healing practices, diabetic retinopathy, vitamin A deficiency, and healthcare workforce development. This dataset reflects both clinical and public health perspectives on improving eye health services in Malawi.