The Glasses of the Future competition is part of IAPB’s Love Your Eyes campaign, which aims to create a world where eye health is accessible, available and affordable to everyone by 2030.
The Glasses of the Future competition is part of IAPB’s Love Your Eyes campaign, which aims to create a world where eye health is accessible, available and affordable to everyone by 2030.
The Glasses of the Future competition encourages parents and children all over the world to think about the importance of eye health.
Every day, young people miss out on learning and social opportunities because of a vision issue that could be treated, corrected and often cured.
Regular eye checks can help prevent sight loss and ensure that your child isn’t left behind.
For children:
Look after your eyes! Take regular screen breaks and tell your parents or teachers if you notice any blurriness or problems with your vision.
For parents and carers:
Being alert to eye health can ensure your child isn’t left behind.
Wearing glasses when needed can help improve performance and help your child achieve more in school.
Look out for signs of sight problems and ensure your child’s eyes are checked regularly.
For teachers and teaching staff:
Be conscious of children’s eye health issues, particularly if any child appears to be struggling to read or use classroom equipment.
Speak to your school and ask them to hold regular screenings and eye checks for both students and staff.
Preventable vision loss should not be a barrier to a child’s education and their future prospects.
Globally, at least 450 million children have a sight condition that needs treatment, but many are unable to access affordable, available eye care.
It’s estimated that 40% of children who are blind have an eye condition that could have been prevented or could be managed if the child had access to eye care services.
Poor vision impacts learning, with children who need glasses learning half as much as their peers, leading to a global loss of 6.3 million years of schooling and $173 billion in economic productivity. Early intervention, like eye tests and glasses, can boost lifetime earnings by up to 78%.
The "Glasses for the Future" competition, part of the Love Your Eyes campaign, highlights how access to vision care is essential for addressing the global learning crisis and unlocking economic potential.