OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Meet Kilisome. He is a 75 year-old fisherman from the small equatorial nation of Tuvalu (population of ~11,000 and 26 sq/km) -- where fishing and handcrafts are a major source of income and access to vision care is very limited. Killisome is deaf and in need of glasses. He fishes for a living and has struggled with poor vision while repairing his fishing nets. We were able to provide him with his first pair of glasses and sunglasses (which are important for eye health and safety while on the water). Our team in Oceania covers a vast region throughout the South Pacific, reaching some of the most geographically isolated countries on the planet. We work to help correct and protect people's vision, like Killisome, so they can work better, safer and enhance their overall quality of life. For Killisome and many others, good vision can change and improve everything! Our Foundation is actively working to provide vision care access to even the most remote areas of the world, because we believe everyone has #TheRightToSee.

Sunglass Hut teamed up with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and The Fresh Air Fund to host a vision clinic serving underserved kids from all five boroughs of New York City in Fishkill, NY. Through this initiative, we were able to give over 300 eye exams and provide over 200 glasses to kids in need – setting them up for success for the back-to-school season. Wendy Cheng, Sunglass Hut Store Director and volunteer shared of her experience at the Fishkill clinic, “I got to experience firsthand what the power of good vision can immediately do for a child's confidence. Good vision has the power to unleash our full potential. To help us learn better, keep us safe and promote a more inclusive society. These children have a bright future ahead and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation played a part of it!” To learn more about the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation's mission to provide life-changing vision care, follow them on LinkedIn: OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation #SeeMoreBeMore #AlwaysInTheSun

Good vision changes everything – it empowers people in their professional endeavors, makes household tasks easier, is a critical part of safety and allows people to fully experience important moments with loved ones.    Good vision improves so many aspects of an individual’s life, which is why we believe everyone has the #TheRightToSee. We are dedicated to ending correctable refractive error in a generation – follow our page to see how and join us along the journey. #GoodVisionChangesEverything #SeeMoreBeMore 

Creating permanent access to vision care is a critical part of providing vision care to people globally. Hundreds of millions of people suffer the social and economic consequences of poor vision in rural and remote areas of India.  Our sustainable programs seek to improve local livelihoods by providing vision correction, developing skills and creating jobs. By empowering local people like Sagarika with knowledge, skills and financial support, our Foundation is able to sustainably address the need for vision care in underserved communities – getting us a step closer to ending correctable refractive error in a generation. #TheRightToSee #GoodVisionChangesEverything #SeeMoreBeMore

Class is almost back in session in North America! In preparation for back-to-school and beyond, we teamed up with Sunglass Hut to support kids and their families at the Boys & Girls Club in Buena Park, California by providing vision care and glasses to those in need. Good vision sets students up for success by building confidence, aiding in scholastic endeavors and allowing them to experience their day-to-day lives to the fullest. Our goal of providing proper eye care paired well with the Boys & Girls Club of Buena Park’s mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Check out these pictures from this July’s clinic and follow our page OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation to join us as we work globally to end uncorrected refractive errors in a generation. #SeeMoreBeMore #GoodVisionChangesEverything #TheRightToSee

Remote areas of India can be hard to reach to provide vision care access and other essential services. We believe everyone has ‘The Right To See’ and we are determined to provide eye care access to even the most remote and rural areas of the globe. To accomplish this, we have created programs like our tribal vision program, built sustainable programs  and innovated cost effective and transportable tools like ClickCheck. Follow our page to learn how we drive advocacy and awareness, supply free and subsidized services, innovate affordable solutions and create sustainable programming to provide ‘The Right To See’ to underserved communities. #TheRightToSee #GoodVisionChangesEverything #SeeMoreBeMore 

| Creating Equal Opportunity Through Vision Care for Students in the Philippines | Recently, we teamed up with Optodev Inc., Mendoza Camba Optical shop and the Delepine Foundation made a meaningful impact on the lives of Santa Cruz Integrated High School.  Together, we organized a vision clinic for students and teachers that not only provided essential eye examinations but also symbolized a commitment to foster a brighter future for all through good vision.      The clinic at Sta Cruz Integrated High School aimed to promote inclusivity, accessibility and empowerment through improved vision.     Recognizing the vital role that clear vision plays in educational environment, the initiative set the stage for longer-term benefits and is a step towards a future where everyone has equal access to the tools they need to succeed.     Check out our latest impact story to learn more about this clinic and follow our page to stay up to date on our Foundation's mission to provide life-changing vision care: https://lnkd.in/gtyvPRAP

Good vision changes everything, especially for youth relying on clear vision to see the school board, keep up in their classes and build social confidence. Prioritizing vision care from an early age is essential.   Harmony, a seven-year-old in the United States, had her eyes examined and received a pair of glasses to set her up for success scholastically and beyond. #TheRightToSee #GoodVisionChangesEverything #SeeMoreBeMore 

Over the past few weeks, the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation has made significant strides in providing vision care access to communities in Africa.   Anurag Hans the Head of Mission at EssilorLuxottica and President of the Foundation celebrated these landmark achievements with the team in-person, commemorating the establishment of new and innovative programs alongside partnerships with governments and local health organizations to enhance community health and well-being.   Here's what we achieved:
Successfully established the 'Vula Amehlo' program that equips optometry graduates with the resources to set up their own container vision centers in South Africa.   We launched a program aimed at enabling skilled, unemployed optometrists to open their own optical stores. The program has supported 13 unemployed optometrists in rural Zambia and has plans to support 11 more with this entrepreneurship model, accelerating the delivery of vision care where it was previously unavailable in Zambia.   We opened new access points in Nigeria in collaboration with the government and an optometry association, taking us closer to our goal of setting up 63 access points by the end of the year.   We officially created an access point program in collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health. This year, we aim to establish 25 access points in Ethiopia, including 5 vision care centers and 20 tele-refraction sites.   Last but not least, our Global Head of Advocacy and Partnerships, Kovin Naidoo, was recently awarded the South African Optometric Association (SAOA) Centennial Celebration Community Service award, recognizing his exceptional dedication to consistently providing eye care to communities and individuals. 
We’re incredibly proud of the work we have accomplished so far this month in Africa and globally.   Follow our page OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation to learn more about our dedication to providing access to life-changing vision care.   #SeeMoreBeMore #GoodVisionChangesEverything #TheRightToSee

Last month, we teamed up with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation for our first vision clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over 100 vision impairments were corrected, and glasses were given to those in need, including 7-year-old Jaycelyn. Jaycelyn loves to play basketball and draw colorful anime characters. She was excited to receive her first pair of glasses – and we’re excited to see how these glasses support her future athletic and artistic endeavors!    Watch this video for a glimpse into the impact of our vision clinics and follow OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation to learn more about their mission to provide life-changing vision care.   #LensCrafters #BecauseSight #APlaceForVisionaries #SeeMoreBeMore #GoodVisionChangesEverything #TheRightToSee