Half a billion people need reading glasses. Why can't they get them? (Encore)
Briefly

In the United States, reading glasses are accessible and affordable, which is crucial for the aging population that relies on them for daily activities, unlike many segments of the global population.
The shortage of reading glasses in various countries points to a deeper economic issue where basic healthcare and vision care services are not readily available, impacting millions.
Economic solutions for tackling the reading glasses shortage include innovative supply chain management and producing lightweight, low-cost spectacles that can be distributed effectively to those in need.
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