'Universal' glasses for poor children tested

Dutch test "universal" spectacles for poor children
Reuters UK, UK - Jul 1, 2008
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch scientists launched field tests in India on Tuesday of universal spectacles they have designed to help the vision of children in ...

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Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - Jul 4, 2008
Speed Matters is a project of the Communications Workers of America union, which is working to promote more universal broadband access. Of the 250 replies, ...

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AllAfrica.com, Washington - Jul 3, 2008
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Science Magazine (subscription) - Jun 26, 2008
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DR OFFORD, HC KRAEMER, AE KAZDIN, PS JENSEN, R … - Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent …, 1998 - jaacap.com
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AMSTERDAM — Dutch scientists launched field tests in India on Tuesday of universal spectacles that they have designed to help the vision of children in developing countries.

Scientists at Amsterdam's Free University Medical Centre worked for years on the U-Specs, which have a "one size fits all" frame and lenses that can be easily adjusted by hand to improve the vision of those with moderate long and short sight.

They say the U-specs are suitable for about 90 per cent of children who need glasses. The Dutch foundation that funds the project aims to reach 10 million poor children who cannot afford to go to an eye specialist.

"It is actually sort of a total solution," project leader Sjoerd Hannema said before heading to India, where the glasses will be tested in hospitals from July to September.

He said the foundation plans to distribute the glasses via local organizations and local entrepreneurs.

"The micro entrepreneurs will get a basic knowledge of eye testing to see if someone needs glasses or not and thereafter will go with a business in a box from village to village," Mr. Hannema said.

Once tested, the foundation wants to manufacture the glasses in developing countries so they can be produced cheaply. It hopes to get mass production under way within a year.

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