How India can transform reading glasses into economic opportunities

Presbyopia, the gradual loss of near vision starting around age 40, affects about 800 million people worldwide, with India accounting for a staggering 300 million of those affected.

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Presbyopia, the gradual loss of near vision starting around age 40, affects about 800 million people worldwide, with India accounting for a staggering 300 million of those affected.

Naren Srinivasan

Naren is Senior Manager – Product, Economic Inclusion Program (EIP) at The/Nudge Institut

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