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Key Summary

The issue Eagle Oculus aims to address is that so many people around the world are unable to pay for proper eye care. Around the world, more than one billion people who need glasses don’t have access to them. Although the demand for glasses is high, the eyewear industry is excessively expensive. The average pair of frames and lenses for glasses costs roughly $400 without insurance. And while the demand continues to increase, production is slow. After COVID-19, the production and sales have significantly decreased even more, despite the need for glasses. The larger public is often unaware that proper eyewear is not available to low-income individuals, which is why this project seeks to spread awareness as well as collect glasses that will be donated (39 Glasses Statistics).