2 million children helped

At MODO Eyewear, we believe that every pair of glasses can make a difference in someone's life. That’s why we’ve partnered with Seva Foundation to bring vision to those in need. Many communities around the world lack access to proper eye care, and through this partnership, we’re working to change that by helping provide essential vision services to those who need it most.

Hand-drawn eyeglasses icon representing 'Buy a Frame – Help a Child' See program.

Thanks to the screening process and complete follow-up care from our program with Seva Foundation, MODO Eyewear helps a child see with each frame purchased.

Hand-drawn symbol of a house and hands representing Vision Centers built through the partnership between MODO Eyewear and Seva Foundation.

Around the world, Seva Foundation provides remote communities with increased access to eyecare by building Vision Centers and MODO Eyewear is a proud sponsor of this work.

Close-up of a young child wearing light blue kids’ eyeglasses and representing the impact of the ‘Buy a Frame, Help a Child See’ program by MODO Eyewear. Close-up of a young child wearing light blue kids’ eyeglasses and representing the impact of the ‘Buy a Frame, Help a Child See’ program by MODO Eyewear.

NARI, CAMBODIA

When Nari started having constant tears in her eyes, her mother took her to the hospital in Siem Reap. With Seva’s support, Nari received medicine and her first pair of glasses.

Buy a Frame – Help a Child See

The Buy a Frame – Help a Child See program works with Seva partners to provide comprehensive care to kids in need at no cost to their families. Together, MODO Eyewear and Seva Foundation provide teacher trainings, vision screenings, optometrist exams, and free prescription glasses or free corrective treatments and surgeries when needed. When a child receives a sight-saving service, their entire life is impacted. They are able to return to the classroom with the clear vision they need to succeed and thrive.

Close-up of a teenager undergoing an eye exam with a phoropter device during a vision screening.

How it works

The central activities of the program include school vision screenings provided by ophthalmic nurses, secondary exams at partner hospitals for children who require further care, and education for teachers and families regarding conditions, treatments, and the importance of wearing glasses. Our program partners develop long-term relationships with schools to allow for annual student screenings, early detection and treatment, and monitoring the utilization of glasses.

Graphic with the headline ‘Give’ and text reading ‘Free and comprehensive eye care for children in need’—promoting Buy a Frame, Help a Child See program.
Graphic with the headline ‘Reach’ and text reading ‘Underprivileged areas that need help the most’—promoting Buy a Frame, Help a Child See program.
Graphic with the headline ‘Enable’ and text reading ‘Sight-saving measures reduce school dropouts for better career opportunities’—promoting Buy a Frame, Help a Child See program.

“My time in India visiting schools in underprivileged areas gave me a first-hand look at how MODO can help the children who need it most. With Seva Foundation’s partnership, our Buy a Frame – Help a Child See program will give the next generation in need the opportunity to succeed.”

Alessandro Lanaro, CEO and Founder of MODO Eyewear

Photo of Alessandro Lanaro, Founder and CEO of HOUSE of MODO, smiling at a child and teacher inside a classroom in India—highlighting the Buy a Frame - Help a Child See program.
Close-up of a smiling middle-aged man from Nepal—representing the impact of the ‘Buy a Frame, Help a Child See’ program by MODO Eyewear. Close-up of a smiling middle-aged man from Nepal—representing the impact of the ‘Buy a Frame, Help a Child See’ program by MODO Eyewear.

GAMBIR THAPAL, NEPAL

Gambir received cataract surgery in the remote surgical camp in Sayal, Doti region of Nepal. He was so happy to be able to see clearly, as he could work and take care of his family again.

Vision Centers

MODO Eyewear, in partnership with Seva Foundation, is supporting the establishment of Vision Centers in India and Nepal from July 2022 to June 2025, with a total of 7 centers in each country. These vision centers will provide over 1,000,000 individuals with access to sustainable, high-quality, and affordable eye care services, including comprehensive eye exams and follow-up care. MODO Eyewear’s support provides critical training, infrastructure, and equipment to these centers, making eye care more accessible to underserved populations, especially women and children.

Vision Centers are permanent, local facilities equipped to meet 80% of eye care needs, referring more complex cases to nearby hospitals. As more people experience restored vision and return to work or school, awareness of eye health rises, acceptance grows, and the centers contribute to broader economic growth by attracting other businesses to the area. Establishing vision centers in remote areas also expands job opportunities for community members.

Close-up of a child representing the impact of the ‘Buy a Frame, Help a Child See’ program by MODO Eyewear.
Group of children representing the impact of the ‘Buy a Frame, Help a Child See’ program by MODO Eyewear.
Close-up of a child undergoing an eye exam, symbolizing the positive impact of MODO Eyewear’s ‘Buy a Frame, Help a Child See’ program.

Seva is a global nonprofit eye care organization that transforms lives and strengthens communities by restoring sight and preventing blindness. Since 1978, Seva has helped more than 50 million people regain their sight in more than 20 countries. Seva trains local eye care providers and develops self-sustaining eye programs around the world. Through its many partnerships, Seva provides critical eye care to underserved communities, especially women, children, and indigenous peoples.