Globally, refractive errors are the most common cause of vision impairment. They occur when the shape of an eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in blurred images. In cities like Biratnagar, where Megha lives with her parents and three siblings, the prevalence of refractive errors is increasing in schoolchildren.
This is why Orbis launched REACH, which stands for Refractive Error Among Children. It is an innovative yet simple project designed to reduce visual impairment in India and Nepal. To date, more than 2.5 million children have been screened and more than 68,700 pairs of glasses have been given to children, including Megha.