Reading Glasses for Improved Livelihoods: it's the name of our program, and it's a core tenet of our work and organization. Presbyopia, also known as nearsightedness, affects millions across the world. If untreated, presbyopia can severely constrain productivity and livelihoods.
Near Vision Glasses
1.1B
people need near vision glasses (readers) globally
Vision Impairment
517m
suffer vision impairment due to either lack of or inadequate vision correction .
How it works
Interested in learning more about our Reading Glasses for Improved Livelihoods Program? Read some of our success stories.
For organizations with outreach teams serving urban and rural communities.