Location: Pakistan

Sadaf’s new glasses gave her back the ability to read, study, and dream. Her story shows how free, accessible eye care can transform a child’s future, turning blurred vision into bright opportunities.

At RHC Kot Qazi in Pakistan, where I am working as an optometrist, 14-year-old Sadaf came with her grandfather, struggling to keep up in school. Her glasses had broken months earlier, and without them, reading and studying became extremely difficult. She often experienced headaches and found it nearly impossible to follow her lessons.

Her grandfather explained that although she desperately needed glasses, the family could not afford a replacement. With her father working as a daily wage laborer, buying spectacles was far beyond their financial reach. This meant Sadaf’s education and confidence were slipping away simply because she could not see clearly.

Thanks to the support of CBM and COAVS, Sadaf was prescribed new glasses and received them free of cost at the community optical shop in Talagang. The moment she put them on, her face lit up with relief and joy. She could finally read again without struggle.

Her grandfather expressed his gratitude, saying, “Now my granddaughter can study without any problem.” Sadaf’s story reflects how something as simple as a pair of spectacles can transform a child’s future, restoring not only vision but also hope, confidence, and the chance to achieve her dreams.