Here’s a statistic that’s hard to ignore: 1 in 7 people worldwide need glasses, but lack access to vision care.
As someone who has worn glasses for the past ten years, I can’t imagine not having them. I know what I can (or I should say can’t) see without vision correction and it’s horrific. The whole world is blurry and I can hardly read a paper in front of me, let alone a sign that’s feet away. I don’t even want to think about not seeing every little detail on my daughter’s face when she smiles.
My life would be completely changed if I didn’t have access to prescription glasses or contacts.
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/OneSight. All opinions are my own.
That’s why OneSight, an independent nonprofit, is on a mission to help the world see better.
Through both immediate and long-term solutions, OneSight provides access to quality vision care and glasses to underserved communities worldwide. They do this by working together with volunteers and partners to provide same-day access to vision care and establish permanent clinics staffed by local, capable partners to serve each community’s distinct needs.
Since 1988, OneSight charitable vision clinics have helped 9 million people in 41 countries see clearly. OneSight sustainable vision centers now provide permanent access to affordable vision care to over 3 million people.
While World Sight Day has passed (October 13), you can still join OneSight to UNBLUR Life for the 1.1 billion people who need glasses. Visit www.onesight.org/unblur to learn more, and consider making a $10 donation to help provide glasses to someone in need. If you want to make an even bigger impact, $30 can provide both an eye exam and a pair of glasses — it’s a small amount that can literally change a person’s life. Donate here.
Additionally, you can share this video on social media and tag 2 friends to show how clear sight empowers us all to see a better future.
- UNBLUR Life… so that children everywhere can see a brighter future.
- UNBLUR Learning… for a child who wants the advantage of clear vision at school.
- UNBLUR Love… for a mother who wants to see her children grow.
Clear sight empowers people to see a better future for themselves and the world.
Together, we can unlock potential by providing access to vision care and a pair of glasses.
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