EssilorLuxottica, in partnership with the Royal Thai Consulate, conducted a transformative OneSight EssilorLuxottica vision clinic in Thakhak Province, Laos with dedicated volunteers to bring the gift of clear vision to nearly 1,500 individuals on July 17-18, 2024, enabling them to see more, be more and live more fulfilling lives.

With over 2.7 billion (or 1 in 3 people) worldwide living with uncorrected poor vision and unable to receive the proper access to the eye care that they deserve, the goal of the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation has always been focused on driving sustainable and inclusive access to affordable vision care for people in rural communities.

At the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, we believe ‘The Right To See’ is a basic human right.

It also means ensuring that everyone has access to vision care. ‘The Right To See’ therefore is more than a gift of new glasses. It encompasses access to greater opportunities, full participation in society and the pursuit of a better life for oneself and one’s family.

For many people in the rural communities of Laos who have been living without access to critical healthcare, this would be the first time they are receiving proper vision care. By providing vision screenings and dispensing glasses to those in need, the Foundation has been able to empower individuals to enjoy both good vision and better quality of life.

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Reflecting on the smiles on the faces of those who received vision care at the clinic, OneSight EssilorLuxottica volunteer Kally Kallinikos, from the Employer Branding team for APAC & Greater China Operations based in Thailand said, "This clinic has deeply impacted me. The smiles we witnessed highlight how a simple act of kindness, such as providing the gift of sight, can have a life-altering impact. It serves as a powerful reminder that the true value of the gift of sight cannot be quantified. Community initiatives like these are truly priceless. It’s about changing lives, one smile at a time."

As EssilorLuxottica strives towards its mission of helping everyone “see more and be more”, and a pledge to eliminate uncorrected poor vision within a generation, ongoing efforts in Southeast Asia including at this OneSight clinic in Laos, help ensure our ambitious goal is well within sight.

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Bringing Essential Vision Care to Laos

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