For millions of children in the developed and developing world,
a pair of glasses changes everything.
From the moment children wake in the morning, until they rest their heads at night – they use their eyes.
To learn at school, they need to be able to see their texts and lessons on the board. To develop relationships with their peers, they need to be able to see faces and play safely. To take in the world around them – they use their eyes.
For millions of children around the world, life without clear vision is normal. For them, not being able to see their lessons, or recognise the faces of their friends is normal. The crazy thing is that we have the solution and it doesn’t require the latest technology or comprehensive strategies. We have had it for centuries - a simple pair of glasses.
We need to help every child, everywhere get access to the eye care and the glasses they need to change the course of their future for the better.
Access to eye care has changed the lives of millions.

A DAD WITH A PLAN

The Global Goals for Sustainable Development would mean a better life for all of us – see how eye care fits into that picture.
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WHY WE NEED A CONSOLIDATED EFFORT
80%
approx. 80% of what a child learns is processed through the visual system.
90%
of the world's vision impaired are located in developing nations, where services are limited.
80%
of all vision impairment is preventable or curable.
63%
of vision problems in the 0-14 age group are fixable with an eye exam and a pair of glasses.