Vision Care as a Global Challenge Around the world, millions of people wake up each day unable to see clearly. For many, the problem is not complicated—it is simply a lack of access to basic vision care. Eyeglasses are one of the most affordable and effective health interventions available. Yet for countless children and adults in underserved communities, eye exams and corrective lenses remain out of reach. For children, the consequences are especially severe. Poor vision affects their...

Author Timothy Ott December 20, 2024 Somewhere in the vicinity of Pisa, Italy, around 1286, an unknown craftsman fastened two glass lenses to a frame likely made of wood or bone to create the first eyeglasses. With approximately two out of three adults in the United States today requiring some form of visual aid, it’s safe to say that invention has been well received. But even though 1286 is well before any of us first discovered the splendor of improved eyesight, it’s relatively...

The Link Between Vision and Learning Vision is one of the most important tools a child uses to learn. From reading books and copying from the board to recognizing faces and participating in classroom activities, clear eyesight plays a central role in nearly every aspect of education. Research shows that up to 85% of children’s learning is visual , yet millions of children around the world struggle to see clearly. For many, this challenge goes undetected and untreated—not because solutions...