OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Here’s to another incredible year of transforming lives worldwide through the power of clear vision! In 2024, we took our mission to new heights, expanding access to vision care and delivering life-changing glasses to millions across the globe.  In 2025, we look forward to working with partners, especially our new collaborating partner the World Health Organization, to advance global vision care under the WHO SPECS 2030 initiative. A massive THANK YOU to our amazing, hardworking teams around the world, our dedicated partners, and passionate supporters like YOU! Together, we’ve opened doors to a brighter future, empowering students, boosting local economies and enhancing the quality of life for countless individuals. #GoodVisionChangesEverything #TheRightToSee #SeeMoreBeMore 

We are happy to share a MAJOR MILESTONE: Our national program with Sightsavers to screen truck drivers in India has officially screened 1 MILLION drivers!      Good vision is crucial to road safety. Poor eyesight can lead to slower reaction times, missed signs and accidents – putting everyone on the road at risk.     Providing 1 million truck drivers in India with proper vision care is a significant step toward enhancing road safety for all. We remain steadfast in our mission to raise awareness, provide corrective lenses to those in need and improve access for everyone — including the trucker community as proper vision care is a major step towards safer roads.

In case you missed it: The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation has partnered up with the World Health Organization as a global collaborating partner on the WHO SPECS 2030 initiative, a game-changing approach accelerating the delivery of vision care.    The initiative focuses on 5 impact areas:    Services – Improving access to refractive services  Personnel – Building the capacity of eye care professionals  Education – Promoting public awareness about eye health  Cost – Reducing the cost of eyeglasses and services   Surveillance – Strengthening data collection and research    Through this collaboration, we will focus on improving services, building the capacity of eye care professionals, reducing costs and expanding education and research on vision health. To learn more about this collaboration, watch the video here.   #WHOSpecs2030 #GoodVisionChangesEverything #TheRightToSee 

We're thrilled to announce that we have joined forces with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global collaborating partner in the WHO SPECS 2030 initiative. By leveraging both of our respective areas of expertise, the WHO and the Foundation aim to make sustainable vision care accessible to millions – improving health outcomes and social inclusion.     To learn more, read our announcement story here: https://lnkd.in/gaGhtMX6   #WHOSpecs2030 #GoodVisionChangesEverything #TheRightToSee 

We are proud to join forces with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global collaborating partner on the WHO SPECS 2030 initiative.    Together, we’re taking bold steps towards achieving the world’s first-ever global target: increasing effective refractive error coverage by 40% by 2030.    By addressing refractive error, preventing myopia and advancing access to sustainable vision care in low-resource settings, we aim to bring the United Nations' ‘Vision for Everyone’ resolution to life - enhancing health outcomes and social inclusion for millions worldwide. 

| Bringing Good Vision to Refugees in Amsterdam | In November, the Foundation hosted a vision clinic in Amsterdam, Netherlands, providing critical eye care to refugees and underserved individuals. With thousands of refugees currently residing in the Netherlands, the need for vision correction services has reached unprecedented levels. A dedicated team of volunteers offered eye exams and prescription eyeglasses, ensuring that our beneficiaries – including refugees, migrants and underserved community members – gained the ability to see the world more clearly. Good vision is more than a health necessity; it is a gateway to integration, education and employment – which is critical for refugees striving to rebuild their lives in new environments. This life-changing initiative was made possible through the collaborative efforts of EssilorLuxottica Netherlands, GrandVision Benelux, Pearle, Transitions Optical, Centram & Het Wereldhuis NGO, and the incredible support of colleagues from Ray-Ban Stores, Sunglass Hut, Oliver Peoples, Oakley and Essilor Instruments.

For people residing in remote villages like Nauorsi, Galoa and Nabukaluka in Fiji, access to quality vision care is a huge barrier in reaching their full potential.  These communities are isolated, making access to basic healthcare limited. In response to that, our Foundation partnered with Youth With A Mission in Fiji to empower these remote villages with ‘The Right To See’.   The team worked together to ensure that those in need received eye care and glasses, providing a chance for better vision and an improved quality of life.   Read the article here to find out how we brought vision care to communities in need in Fiji, empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential: https://lnkd.in/gtdBqfzu #GoodVisionChangesEverything #TheRightToSee #SeeMoreBeMore

| See Clearly, Work Safely | Working safely is crucial for Raj, who works in a construction mining site. Our Foundation recognizes the critical link between good vision and workplace safety. By providing access to quality eye care and glasses to those in need, we help people see their tasks with precision, ensuring they can work effectively and safely.  Together, we’re creating safer, more focused work environments for all. Join us on our mission by following us OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation. #GoodVisionChangesEverything #SeeMoreBeMore 

We recently sponsored two pieces of critical research to understand the state of vision health in Latin America’s indigenous and youth populations. The results revealed that among the Guna Indians of Panama, myopia rates reached 40.4% in adults, with significant levels of astigmatism and visual impairment – rates that were higher than global and indigenous averages. A second study in Soacha, Colombia, showed rising myopia rates of 21% among children, pointing to a critical need for early intervention and vision care services. These studies highlight the growing prevalence of myopia in the region, which mirrors the global issue. Research like this is crucial to closing the evidence gap in Latin America, where comprehensive data is limited. Additionally, these studies will empower advocacy for accessible eye health solutions across the region, which our Foundation is committed to supporting in these communities and beyond. Discover more by reading the research studies here: https://lnkd.in/gF9Z8g-X https://lnkd.in/gwMv8_-H International Journal of Ophthalmology（国际眼科杂志）& Gavin Publishers #GoodVisionChangesEverything #TheRightToSee #SeeMoreBeMore

In case you missed it: Bill C-284 has passed this month in Canada, kicking off the development of a National Eye Care Strategy in the country. This strategy aims to improve the lives of the five million people in Canada living with uncorrected poor vision, the 1.8 million Canadians dealing with moderate to severe vision loss and the 68,000 who are blind.   The National Eye Care Strategy aligns with World Health Organization’s SPECS 2030 initiative which aims to ensure affordable and accessible vision care services for everyone globally. The success of Bill C-284 will be achieved by the development and ongoing commitment of strong partnerships across all sectors, as well as the adoption of measuring mechanisms to monitor progress towards achieving eye care for all. Our Foundation believes that everyone has ‘The Right To See’ – Bill C-284 gets us one step closer to eliminating poor vision in a generation. Thank you to Hon. Judy A. Sgro and Hon. Senator Mohamed Ravalia for their outstanding efforts, which were instrumental in passing this important legislation. #GoodVisionChangesEverything #TheRightToSee Simon Robert Becky Palm