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How wearing glasses can improve the economy

A simple solution which improves literacy, job prospects, and keep families safe.

Without being able to see clearly, people in low and middle income countries can find it difficult to secure a job or support their family.

Globally around one billion people need to wear glasses but do not have access to them. We look at what’s being done to help.

Producer / presenter: Sam Fenwick

(Image: Ankit Sharma; Credit: Ankit Sharma)

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18 minutes

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Tue 11 Apr 2023 07:32GMT

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