After witnessing the life-changing impact of vision care in Rwanda earlier this year, our Foundation Head, Alessandra Senici, traveled to India with local teams to continue expanding access to essential eye care. The visit reinforced a powerful truth: restoring sight transforms lives, strengthens communities, and creates lasting change.

Over four days in Nagarahole and Kushal Nagar, Karnataka, Foundation team members worked alongside local NGO partners and the five winners of the Foundation's 2025 The Right To See contest to deliver vision care to underserved communities. Together, they reached tribal populations, coffee plantation workers, Tibetan communities, and local schoolchildren, many of whom face limited access to quality eye care.

The scale of the impact was significant. More than 1,070 vision screenings were conducted, 607 pairs of prescription glasses were dispensed, and over 1,000 pairs of sunglasses were distributed. For many individuals, these services would otherwise remain out of reach due to distance and limited awareness of available care.

Yet beyond the numbers were stories that revealed the true value of clear vision.

Children smiled as they looked at classroom blackboards with clarity for the first time. Workers received glasses that would help them perform daily tasks more safely and effectively. Older adults regained a sense of independence, confidence, and connection to the world around them. Each interaction underscored a simple but profound truth: when people can see clearly, new opportunities become possible.

We are committed to expanding access to vision care, empowering individuals worldwide to learn, grow, and live independently. Being here allows you to truly understand what that means for people's lives.

Alessandra Senici, Head, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Adding a unique perspective to the experience were the five winners of the 2025 The Right To See photo contest, who helped capture the stories, moments, and impact of bringing vision care to communities that often have limited access to eye health services.

The visit reinforced a shared mission: ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has access to the vision care they need to learn, work, thrive, and reach their full potential. Because sometimes, changing a life begins with something as simple, and as powerful, as helping someone see clearly.

When Clear Vision Changes Everything: Seeing How We Create Impact in India

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