EYElliance is the global market catalyst for glasses, working to end the unmet need for eyeglasses which remains one of history’s longest-running market failures. Despite glasses being a simple, low-cost solution, two out of every three people in low-income countries who need them lack access. EYElliance aims to unlock the global economic potential of $410 billion per year in productivity and income gains by ensuring everyone with poor vision receives glasses.
The organization transforms the eyeglasses market by demonstrating, de-risking, and enlisting. It demonstrates the viability of new scaling pathways by activating government and private-sector channels. It de-risks investment and government adoption through curated tools and knowledge transfer. And it enlists influential actors across global development, industry, and finance to join the solution.
EYElliance leads initiatives such as the Optical Enterprise Growth Hub, Frontline Vision, First Grade First Glasses, and the EYElliance Insights & Data Portal to drive systemic change and scale access to eyeglasses worldwide.