26/05/2026
Somewhere right now, a child is falling behind in school — not because they aren’t capable, but because their myopia is uncorrected.
By 2050, half the world’s population is projected to be living with myopia. But a diagnosis only changes lives when people can actually access care — and for billions, that gap remains wide open.
On the occasion of , we renew our support for global efforts to address myopia as a growing public health challenge. Through free as well as affordable clinics, and permanent care in rural communities, we are working to close the gap, ensuring we not only develop solutions, but that these solutions reach the people who need them most— because good vision means learning better, working and driving safely, staying independent.
