RestoringVision

We’re pleased to welcome Emmanuel Le Perru as our new vice president of programs. He will lead our global program strategy, as we aim to reach 7M+ people with the gift of clear vision in 2025. restoringvision.org/restoringvisio…

We’re pleased to welcome Elizabeth Walsh as our new vice president of communications and marketing. Bringing more than three decades of experience to her new role, Walsh will oversee our integrated communications and marketing campaigns. Learn more: restoringvision.org/restoringvisio…

We are pleased to announce our first-ever grant from GitLab Foundation, which will support the expansion of our programs in Kenya. Learn more - restoringvision.org/restoringvisio…

RestoringVision has impacted over 150 countries around the world, including Mexico, where Mateo lives. Mateo is a car repair business owner whose presbyopia significantly affected his ability to perform close-up tasks, making it difficult to read and work with small parts. A pair of eyeglasses was the solution Mateo needed to see clearly again. He’s now able to work more efficiently and continue growing his business. RestoringVision is grateful for the opportunity to improve his life and the lives of others affected by presbyopia. Every person receiving a pair of glasses—like Mateo—represents a life changed. #RestoringVision #VisionCare #Mexico #PresbyopiaAwareness

We’re pleased to welcome Kristin Cooney as our first-ever Chief Operating Officer. Bringing nearly four decades of experience in leading global health and international development programs, Kristin will oversee our day-to-day operations. Learn more about Kristin here restoringvision.org/restoringvisio….

As the 78th World Health Assembly (#WHA78) convenes this week, under the theme of One World for Health,” a reminder that eye health is an essential component of overall health. Our vision is a world where everyone who needs glasses has them. 🌎 Since our founding, RestoringVision has provided eyeglasses to more than 34 million people worldwide. As an inaugural member of the WHO SPECS 2030 initiative, we are committed to working with WHO Member States to achieve the 2030 global target for refractive error—vision impairments including presbyopia, the age-related deterioration of near vision. We do this by partnering with our unparalleled network of international NGOs, local NGOs, governments, and social enterprise partners to provide vision screenings and near-vision glasses to millions of people who would otherwise not have access to them. RestoringVision has been transforming lives by unlocking the potential that lies at the intersection of health, education, and livelihoods. Together with our partners, we remain committed to restoring vision for millions of people in need. #WHA78 #WHO #Presbyopia #EyeHealth

RestoringVision has impacted over 150 countries around the world, including Tanzania, where Saada lives. Saada is a farmer, whose presbyopia dramatically impacted her eyesight, leaving her unable to read. A pair of eyeglasses was the solution Saada needed to see clearly. She’s happy to be able to read, and RestoringVision is grateful to have the opportunity to improve her life, and the lives of others affected by presbyopia. Every person receiving a pair of glasses—like Saada—represents a life changed. #RestoringVision #VisionCare #Tanzania

👓 Providing glasses is one of the most impactful, cost-effective health interventions on the planet. 🌱 In developing companies, for every $1 spent on eye health care, $4 is made in economic gain for the country’s economy, according to the landmark Investing in Vision study by an international consulting firm. 📝 These economic gains are caused, in part, by productivity increases made possible by corrective eyeglasses. A study published by Lancet Global Health showed that eyeglasses can improve an adult’s productivity by up to 32% and their income by up to 20%. 🌍 RestoringVision is dedicated to making a global impact—and with this 4:1 return ratio, our team’s work is boosting economic growth while changing lives. #RestoringVision #VisionCare #EconomicDevelopment

RestoringVision’s work has impacted over 150 countries, including Guatemala, where Fernando lives. An electrician in Guatemala City, Fernando received a pair of eyeglasses from the RestoringVision team, and the impact has been life-changing. “I use the eyeglasses to read and to work. They have been a great help. It’s like having good vision again, like having young eyes again. I am sincerely grateful for the donation that RestoringVision made to us.” Like Fernando, most people around the world rely on their vision to work. Yet, for millions, the simple need for eyeglasses goes unmet—holding them back from achieving their potential. RestoringVision continues to work with donors, global leaders, and policymakers to advocate for accessible vision care for everyone, everywhere. #GlobalImpact #StoriesofVision #RestoringVision #VisionEquality #GlobalHealth #RestoringVisionStories

👓 Did you know that providing eyeglasses is one of the most impactful and cost-effective health interventions on the planet? For every $1 invested in eye health care in developing countries, there’s a $4 return in economic gain, according to a landmark study, Investing in Vision. (1) 📝 A study published by Lancet Global Health found that corrective eyeglasses can increase productivity by up to 32% and boost income by up to 20%. For someone earning just $2 a day, that’s an extra $140 per year at the household level — a life-changing difference. (2) 🌍 Whether you're an NGO, government agency, or community organization, we’re ready to partner with you to deliver vision care to those who need it most. Let’s work together to break down barriers to clear sight and create brighter futures. #VisionForAll #EconomicEmpowerment #HealthEquity #EyeglassesForAll #RestoringVision #PartnershipForImpact 1. Investing in Vision Study (PwC): PricewaterhouseCoopers. (2019). Investing in Vision: The Economic Impact and Cost-Benefit of Addressing Impaired Vision in the World. Fred Hollows Foundation. Retrieved from hollows.org/research-and-g… 2. Lancet Global Health Study on Corrective Eyeglasses and Productivity: He, M., Chan, V., Wu, Y., Gower, E. W., Ding, L., Congdon, N., & Liang, Y. (2018). Effect of Providing Near Glasses on Productivity among Tea Workers in India: A Randomized Trial. The Lancet Global Health, 6(9), e1019-e1027. Retrieved from thelancet.com/journals/langl…

🌍 Over 150 Countries Impacted by RestoringVision's Life-Changing Work The global vision crisis affects over 1 billion people, but this burden falls hardest on low- and middle-income countries. Over 90% of those living with uncorrected vision impairments reside in these regions, where the lack of access to eyeglasses means a daily struggle with productivity, education, and independence. RestoringVision is addressing this crisis head-on by scaling cost-effective programs across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, transforming lives by providing eyeglasses. Our work is aligned with global priorities, advancing 8 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and driving progress toward the WHO's target of a 40-percentage point increase in refractive error coverage by 2030. 🔑 But we’re not done yet. We’re calling on global leaders and policymakers to join us in advocating for accessible vision care for everyone, everywhere. 👓 Your support matters. Stand with us in the fight for vision equality and help us reach the remaining countries still waiting for clarity of sight. #GlobalImpact #VisionCare #SDGs #HealthEquity #EyeglassesForAll #RestoringVision

Every part of our lives is affected by sight. Without clear eyesight, everyday activities become hard, or impossible. The good news is, restoring someone’s vision transforms every part of their lives for the better—and in most cases, all it takes is a pair of eyeglasses. At RestoringVision, we are dedicated to providing vision care to people around the world—making everyday tasks possible and bringing joy back into their lives. Join us in our mission to change lives through clear vision. #RestoringVision #EyeCare #VisionHealth #ClearVision #SightMatters

Clear vision makes all the difference. People with good eyesight often don’t realize how much of their lives depend on it. For millions of people around the world, blurry vision causes daily challenges. Without clear vision, it can be a struggle—or even impossible—to: 📖 Get lost in a good book 🚦 Read road signs or directional signs 💼 Fill out a job application 📝 Help a child with homework 💊 Read medication labels The vast majority of people struggling with poor vision also face poverty, preventing them from accessing life-changing solutions like eyeglasses. RestoringVision’s mission is to empower lives by restoring vision for millions of people in need. #RestoringVision #VisionMatters #ChangingLives #MakeAnImpact

📖 For centuries, eyeglasses have transformed the way people see the world. Likely first invented in Italy in the late 13th century, monks and scholars used them to aid their studies. 🪵 Over time, the construction of eyeglasses evolved—from frames made of wood, bone, and gold to today’s lightweight, more efficient designs. 🔭 Our scientific understanding of optics grew during the Renaissance, advanced by intellectuals like Galileo Galilei and Leonardo da Vinci. 👁️ Da Vinci explored the mechanics of human vision, sketching early concepts of contact lenses. 🔭 Galileo improved optical lenses, developing a telescope that allowed him to observe the stars, inspiring advancements in lens-making. 👓 In the 18th century, Benjamin Franklin, who had both presbyopia and myopia, invented bifocals, allowing people to see both near and far with a single pair of lenses. ⌛Over 700 years later, eyeglasses remain one of the most effective and accessible solutions for vision correction. Yet, millions worldwide still lack access to this life-changing tool. At RestoringVision, we believe that access to eyeglasses is not a luxury—it's a fundamental right. Everyone deserves the opportunity to see the world clearly and live without the limitations caused by poor eyesight. #VisionForAll #Eyeglasses #RestoringVision

👓 There’s a simple solution to presbyopia, and it’s been around for over 700 years—a pair of eyeglasses. 🌍 90% of those affected by presbyopia live in low- and middle-income countries, where vision care is limited. ⚠️ Without proper eyeglasses, people are being driven deeper into poverty as their blurred vision inhibits their ability to work, causing them to lose their jobs and livelihoods. Providing reading glasses to a person with presbyopia restores their sight immediately and improves their quality of life. #Presbyopia #GlobalHealth #VisionCare #Eyeglasses #ClearVision

🌎 Presbyopia is the most common cause of vision impairment worldwide, affecting 1.8 billion people—about 22.5% of the global population. 👓 Out of the affected, approximately 826 million people still live with uncorrected near vision impairment, simply because of limited access to eyeglasses. 📈 As the global population ages, the number of individuals struggling with presbyopia is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. #presbyopia #RestoringVision #eyecare #vision #eyeglasses #clearvision

🔎 Presbyopia is a condition that affects nearly everyone over 40, making it harder and harder to see up close. As the eye’s lens loses elasticity, it struggles to focus on nearby objects, making everyday tasks more difficult. 👓 The solution? A simple pair of eyeglasses. Eyeglasses can restore sight—unlocking education, economic opportunity, and well-being, especially for those living in poverty. 🌎 As a global leader in addressing presbyopia, RestoringVision has transformed the lives of over 30 million people in more than 150 countries. 💡 Clear vision changes lives. Help us bring sight to those in need. 👉 restoringvision.org/donate #Presbyopia #RightToSight #GlobalHealth #VisionForAll #Eyecare #ClearVision #EyeGlasses #RestoringVision

Thank you @BayerFoundation for supporting RestoringVision, @HealthyEnAfrica, and @results4dev on our innovative Reading Glasses Initiative in #Uganda! Read the full impact assessment done by @60_decibels here: bit.ly/4cZSDCc #Impact #Health #VisionForAll

Moises Sifren, leader of the catalytic NGO El Buen Samaritano in the Dominican Republic, speaks about its innovative partnership with RestoringVision and the DR government to provide reading glasses to primary health clinics across all 32 provinces of the country.

RestoringVision CEO Pelin Munis calls for collaboration across the eye health sector and beyond to meet the ambitious global goals for refractive error. #2030InSightLive