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An ambitious eye health initiative
The OneSight EssilorLuxetica Foundation recently announced a strategic collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) for the SPECS 2030 initiative. This project aims to increase the percentage of people able to correct their visual defects by 40% by 2030. The initiative was adopted in 2021 during the World Health Assembly and represents a significant step towards improving eye health globally
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Objectives of the collaboration
The partnership between WHO and the OneSight Foundation is a decisive step in the fight against visual defects and in the prevention of myopia.
The agreement provides for the exchange of skills, data and technical resources, with the aim of amplifying the impact of the proposed solutions. This collaborative approach will also ensure the effective implementation of the United Nations resolution ‘Vision for Everyone’, which aims to improve access to eye care, especially in the most vulnerable areas of
the world.
Expected impact and importance of eye health
Eye health is a fundamental aspect of general well-being and affects the quality of life of millions of people. According to estimates, more than 2.7 billion people worldwide suffer from uncorrected visual defects. The SPECS 2030 initiative aims to address this crisis, offering practical and accessible solutions to improve vision and, consequently, people’s daily lives. The collaboration between the OneSight EssilorLuxetica Foundation and the WHO represents a unique opportunity to transform global eye health and ensure that everyone can have
access to appropriate care.
The economic and social context
In the current context, the Eurozone economy showed growth of 0.4% in the third quarter of 2024, in line with preliminary estimates from EUROSTAT. This increase reflects an annual growth of 0.9%, exceeding the figure of the previous quarter. Eye health, therefore, is not only a matter of individual well-being, but also a factor that can influence the productivity and economic growth of entire nations
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