Eastleigh MP, Mims Davies, has put her support behind Clearly – a campaign to bring clear vision to the 2.5 billion people worldwide denied it as quickly as possible.
At an event held in parliament this week, Clearly demonstrated the simplicity of the solution to uncorrected poor vision by inviting MPs and peers to take a simple vision check using a smart phone app, powered by Peek Vision, and put on a pair of glasses.
Mims commented,
“I was delighted to have attended this vital campaign that is working towards fixing the shocking fact that almost a third of the planet’s population suffer from poor vision – the world’s largest unmet disability.
“Nine out of 10 of these people just need a simple pair of glasses – a solution that has been around for centuries and can be produced for as little as £1.
“Many constituents have contacted me on vision since I was first elected, so I know that it is important for their representative in Parliament to be supporting this campaign.
“I recently had my eyes tested and I urge parents and employers to get themselves and their children and employees tested as well.”
The Clearly campaign has had support from celebrities such as Annie Lennox, Lenny Henry, James Corden, Brenda Blethyn and Niall Horan from One Direction. They have called on Commonwealth leaders to put poor vision on the agenda of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London in April.
James Chen, founder of Clearly said
“I am delighted that Mims has joined our campaign to help the whole world see clearly.
“This is an issue that has largely been forgotten but the solution has been on the end of our noses for centuries. Getting this issue on the Commonwealth agenda is a critical step to ensuring that those without clear vision are able to participate fully in life and fulfil their true potential.”