We are on a mission to ensure that everyone has access to affordable and accessible eye care and eyewear so that they can see their best to live their best.
The New York Times called the global vision crisis “the biggest health crisis you’ve never heard of.” It may not get as much attention as other health issues, but that doesn’t make it any less important. The numbers speak for themselves – there are a magnitude of individuals whose lives we can easily and dramatically improve with the right vision care.
People around the world that live with vision loss according to a 2021 Lancet Global eye Health study.
People in the United States with vision loss, also according to the 2021 Lancet Global Eye Health study.
Percentage of children in the United States with diagnosed eye and vision conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In 2022, National Vision joined VisionSpring on a trip to Ghana to get an up close look at the vision crisis. Following this trip, we donated $100,000 to VisionSpring’s Livelihoods in Focus initiative, a $70 million effort funded in part by MacKenzie Scott. Through Livelihoods in Focus, low-income workers are able to receive much needed eye care and eyewear. The program intends to correct the vision of more than 6 million people by 2030.
Livelihoods in Focus aims to unlock new income earning potential amounting to over $1 billion among tea, coffee, cocoa and artisan workers around the world. Improved vision has also been shown to improve quality of life, reduce depression and anxiety and increase involvement in religious and family life.
Sight impacts every component of our lives. When we break down barriers to receiving necessary eye care, we can unlock countless personal benefits that can have a dramatic impact on a person’s life, including:
Our associates and network of optometrists have the chance to make this difference in people’s lives every single day.
For years, we have addressed the public health issue surrounding eye health both in our business model and through philanthropic partnerships.
We are dedicated to doing our part to shape a bright future for the optical industry. From supporting optometric education opportunities to investing in developing technology and tools, we're creating opportunities for more people to access quality eye care.
We believe that we have a responsibility to help solve the world’s vision crisis by expanding access to affordable eye care for underserved people and providing free eye care to those who need it most – not only in our own backyard, but across the globe.
Our philanthropic programs and the teams behind them are contributing to the greater good every day. Read up on our latest news and stories.
