Moments from the field

Distance vision check with an occluder — South Africa.

Retinoscopy at the chalkboard — every form is a child screened.

Trial-frame refraction — finding the right prescription.

"Every Child Sees, One School at a Time" — Karachi launch.

First clear look through a trial frame.

After dispensing — friends run home together.

New glasses, ready for school.

Reading aloud in class — clearly.

Back to writing — clearly, this time.

Trial-frame refraction during a Pakistan school visit.

Frames ready for dispensing day.

Sharing a desk — and a clearer view.

Screening day — a whole school waiting their turn.

Close-up: friends, fresh frames, full speed.

Concentration on the chart.

Classroom-converted screening station, Pakistan.

Kalsoom — "Now I can read the board."

Library refraction session, Pakistan.

Final fitting — adjusting the temples for comfort.

Counselling: explaining the prescription and care.

Distance vision check, one eye at a time.

GGHSS Sindh University Colony, Jamshoro — waiting for screening.

Waiting her turn on screening day.