DISCOVER THE POWER OF CLEAR VISION

MISSION STATEMENT

First Sight's mission is to eliminate delays in access to vision correction by empowering organizations worldwide to provide customized prescription eyeglasses on site and on-the-spot through a simple, portable, and affordable system, usable by eye care professionals or trained non-medical personnel.

OUR VISION

A world where no child struggles in school, no adult is limited at work, and no community is unable to thrive simply because they cannot see clearly.

Congratulations to the First Sight team and its collaborating partners, sponsors, and donors for the successful completion of Phase I. First Sight has now completed Phase I of its global validation journey. Phase II is about scale.

First Sight is not here to replace the excellent work already being done by NGOs, clinics, schools, and community organizations. We are here to help make that work faster, more effective, and more affordable.

If you already run vision screening programs, First Sight complements your current process, enabling you to provide customized prescription eyeglasses on-site and on-the-spot. If you do not have screening equipment or eye care personnel, First Sight can train your team and provide a system that works in low-resource environments.

Customized prescription eyeglasses are provided on-site and on the spot in minutes.

First Sight supports NGOs, schools, clinics, and community organizations in eliminating delays in vision correction. Our portable vision screening system fits alongside your existing workflow, or it can be operated by trained non-medical personnel through First Sight's free training program, so children and adults receive customized prescription eyeglasses immediately.

150,000 eyeglasses provided
33 countries served
Phase II expansion, 250,000 more in 18 months

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How First Sight Works

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Why is First Sight different?

Most vision screening programs do the hardest part of vision screening first; they identify the child or an adult who needs help, then they wait weeks or months for eyeglasses. First Sight closes that gap.

On-site, on-the-spot
Provide glasses in minutes
Portable system, works anywhere
No electricity required
Usable by eye care professionals or First Sight-trained non-medical personnel
Field-proven across 33 countries

Phase I Complete, Phase II Begins

First Sight has successfully completed Phase I of its global validation journey. Clinically validated through the University of Nebraska Medical Center and proven through real-world field programs, First Sight has provided over 150,000 customized prescription eyeglasses across 33 countries. We have confirmed the severe need in underserved communities, including Malawi screenings, where 38 percent of secondary school students needed vision correction. We have also proven that customized prescription eyeglasses can be dispensed safely, affordably, and immediately, on-site and on-the-spot, typically in under ten minutes.

Phase II is about scale. Over the next 18 months, our goal is to provide 250,000 additional eyeglasses through expanded collaborations, training modules for non-medical personnel, and real-time reporting using our free software tools.

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Most traditional vision programs often require weeks or months before eyeglasses reach the recipients. First Sight enables organizations to screen vision and provide customized prescription eyeglasses on-site and on-the-spot in minutes.

The Moment Vision Returns

A student who has been squinting at the blackboard receives a pair of eyeglasses. Within minutes, the world comes into focus. The letters are sharp. The child smiles, sometimes laughs, sometimes just sits still in quiet surprise. Learning begins again, on‑the‑spot.