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Half a billion people need reading glasses. Why can't they get them? (Encore)

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Creating Sustainable Access to Reading Glasses in Nigeria

This chapter explores the initiative to establish a sustainable market for reading glasses in rural Nigeria, spearheaded by an ophthalmologist. It examines the hurdles in service delivery due to insufficient vision among healthcare workers, while highlighting the health, social, and economic impacts of improved access to eyewear.

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