Maui Jim Donates More Than 200,000 Eyewear Frames To Help People With Vision Impairment

Kering Eyewear-owned sunglasses specialist Maui Jim has partnered with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH/International) to donate more than 200,000 eyewear frames to people in need of glasses due to a refractive error.

The move is intended to help restore sight in individuals with a vision impairment.

This initiative deepens Maui Jim’s commitment to keeping the eyes healthy, the company noted.

Kering Eyewear President and CEO Roberto Vedovotto said “We believe that clear vision is not just a privilege, but a fundamental right with the power to transform lives. At Maui Jim, we strive to create a future where everyone can see the world with the clarity, joy and the appreciation it deserves.”

To help make eye health equally accessible globally, Maui Jim reaches out to disadvantaged communities to provide them with quality vision care with direct lifestyle benefits. The company considers this an important cause as almost 1.1 billion people worldwide are affected by vision impairment. The staggering numbers are seen to have consequential socio-economic and safety implications.

Maui Jim notes that glasses not only correct vision but empower children to learn, and boost their self-esteem in school. Glasses also help to improve people’s quality of life.

As it continues to value eye health, Maui Jim has introduced innovative technologies, including its PolarizedPlus2 lens technology, which protects the eyes from damage and long-term risks caused by exposure to harmful UV rays.