American fashion eyewear company Hip Optical has donated 21,467 pairs of glasses to people in need since its inception. As it rapidly gains ground in the optical industry, it’s committed to helping more people see their future.

What prompted Hip Optical to take action is the challenge called “Vision Poverty” that humanity is now facing – nearly one billion people globally live without access to glasses. Though “Vision Poverty” rarely attracts intense media attention, its impact on a person’s whole life cannot be overlooked. To be precise, blurred vision can deprive an individual of over 35% productivity and consequently 20% monthly income. Compared to many other socio-economic scenarios that give rise to poverty, “Vision Poverty” is entirely preventable and eradicable.