Half a billion people need reading glasses. Why can't they get them? (Encore)
The Indicator from Planet Money
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Addressing the Global Eyeglass Accessibility Challenge
This chapter explores the critical issue of access to eyeglasses for individuals with presbyopia, focusing on an organization's efforts to provide free screenings and glasses through local partnerships. It also addresses the challenges of supply chain management and regulatory obstacles that affect the availability of reading glasses in different regions.
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