Vision

 
 

Ever since Helen Keller inspired us to champion the cause in 1925, we’ve served and advocated for the blind and visually impaired. Nearly a century later, this long-standing mission continues unhindered.

 
 
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LEARN

 

Vision Facts

 
 

253 million people are blind or have moderate to severe distance vision impairment (MSVI)

1.1 billion have near-vision impairment simply because they don’t have a pair of glasses

>75% of all blindness and MSVI is avoidable

89% of people with visual impairment live in developing countries

 
 
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DISCOVER

 

We Have a Plan

 
 

We have a long history of serving the blind and visually impaired, and remain committed to continuing this mission into our next century of service.

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Our Strategy

 

Prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired.