In this new report, ATscale describes the enormous gains that access to assistive technology (AT) can have in health, for the community and the economy. The figures are dramatic: investment in the provision of four assistive products – hearing aids, prostheses, eyeglasses, and wheelchairs – will result in a return on investment of 9:1.
Summary guide on quality standards for spectacles
This guide summarizes the existing quality standards for spectacles and their components based on ISO standards for ophthalmic optics. The standards aim to support service providers, including ministries of health, in ensuring that optical products meet quality and safety requirements, providing effective and reliable lenses for users.
Details
Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
www.who.int
Publication Year:
2025
Languages:
English
Categories:
Awareness raising and advocacy, Guide
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