VisionSpring Foundation is creating an India where everyone who needs eyeglasses will have them by 2047.

OUR MISSION

Increase lifelong earning, learning, safety, and well-being through eyeglasses for underserved and underprivileged people in India.

Our Impact*

36 Lakh

people with clear vision through eyeglasses in India

Up to 32%

boost in productivity with eyeglasses

₹ 4,330 Cr

unlocked in income earning potential

74%

of people acquiring eyeglasses are getting their first-ever pair

*till March 2025

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WHY EYEGLASSES

Eyeglasses are a powerful tool for economic and social development.

The landmark PROSPER study found that agricultural workers’ productivity increased by 22% with a simple pair of reading glasses. The increase was nearly 32% among workers over the age of 50.

PROSPER RCT 2018

Eyeglasses increase learning gains equivalent to 3-4 months of incremental schooling.

The BMJ 2014

Across India, many commercial drivers have vision problems that can be easily corrected by providing eyeglasses.

OPHTHALMIC EPIDEMIOLOGY 2025

VisionSpring Foundation works in alignment with the U.N.’s

OUR PARTNERS

We collaborate with diverse sectors to scale our mission nationwide.

PARTNER WITH US

"Establishing primary eyecare centers and ensuring regular screenings of adults and children can make a meaningful impact in India. Affordable eyeglasses improve both quality of life and opportunities."

Dr. PRAVEEN VASHIST

Professor and In-Charge of Community Ophthalmology at Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (A.I.I.M.S.), New Delhi

"It has been established by traffic safety research groups that uncorrected vision issues are common among drivers. Regular vision screening helps prevent road accidents and support driver well-being."

Dr. ANIL KUMAR

Former Additional Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India

"With each pair of eyeglasses, we, along with VisionSpring Foundation, are laying the foundation for a lifetime of achievement, resilience, and fulfillment."

LEENA RAJAN

Deputy National Lead CSR, Bajaj Finserv

"VisionSpring Foundation has been a strong and continuous partner of SEWA Bharat. Together we have reached artisans and women entrepreneurs in rural communities with eyeglasses necessary to support their livelihoods."

SANCHITA MITRA

National Coordinator, SEWA Bharat

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

People Fixing the World: Improving Our Eyesight

कैसे एक चश्मे ने बदल दी पहाड़ियों की जिंदगी?

Himachal Govt & redBus Partner with VisionSpring for Clear Vision

VisionSpring and UPASI aim to improve vision for over 2L tea and coffee workers

Campaign to help screen the vision of 50,000 tea garden workers

Livelihoods in Focus’ to unlock over Rs 300 cr in income-earning potential

Vision screening is critical to the National Road Safety Plan

How VisionSpring is helping address the vision impairment challenge

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