Global Vision 2020’s (GV2020) mission is to help end the global epidemic of Uncorrected Refractive Error (URE – or, simply, “blurry vision”) for the 2.5 billion people living without access to basic vision care. We aim to do this primarily by identifying and working with suitable partner organizations – including NGOs and governments – already providing services at the Base of the Pyramid.
We train and equip partners to do basic vision screening using our unique, low-cost, clinically validated self-refraction tool, the USee™. The USee™ is the core component of the GV2020 Vision Kit™ (“the Kit”) that combines its simple, color-coded prescription indicator with snap-in lenses and glasses frames. The Kit includes everything needed to dispense ISO-certified eyeglasses after a half day of training.
Distributing prescription near and distance eyeglasses to the Base of the Pyramid will have a direct positive impact on United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3, Good Health and Well Being. It can also impact several additional Sustainable Development Goals.
For more information please email us as info@gv2020.org