BRAC Bank, VisionSpring to expand eye care services

BRAC Bank in collaboration with VisionSpring will provide eye screenings to more than 46,000 people this year as part of its flagship CSR initiative, 'Aporajeyo Ami'.
BRAC Bank is expanding the programme this year to include its head office staff and TARA customers after successfully offering eye care services to over 15,000 factory workers from its corporate and SME client base and 350 non-executive bank employees in 2024, says a statement .
Last year, among more than 15,000 individuals screened, 38% needed glasses for better vision, while 84% were first-time eyeglass wearers.

The bank distributed 5,916 prescription glasses, significantly enhancing their quality of life. 3,346 women and 2,570 men received glasses, demonstrating the programme's impact in providing essential vision care to underserved workers who previously lacked eye health services.
BRAC Bank's 'Aporajeyo Ami' is an industry-leading CSR initiative that promotes disability inclusion and healthcare accessibility. This eye care program aims to improve productivity, extend employment longevity, and enhance overall well-being for individuals facing financial or social barriers to accessing such services.
VisionSpring, a US-based social enterprise, increases earning potential, learning capacity, safety, and well-being through affordable eyeglasses.
Through its Clear Vision Workplaces (CVW) programme, VisionSpring offers vision screenings and low-cost eyeglasses to workers earning less than $4 a day.