Post Offices in India Bring Free Reading Glasses to the Visually Impaired
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A WHO/UPU-backed pilot in Assam uses India's vast post office network to provide quick eye screenings and free reading glasses for presbyopia. More than 5,000 people were screened across five post offices, with about 80% of wearers trying glasses for the first time, illustrating improved access and potential productivity benefits while the program considers expansion based on data.
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