Willingness to pay for a second pair of near-vision glasses: a cross-sectional study in a rural North Indian population.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

There is an enormous unmet need for near vision correction with glasses. The cost and lack of felt need are important barriers. This study, which was conducted among a rural population of northern India, was designed to assess whether the short-term use of a pair of near-vision glasses can increase the desirability for individuals to procure subsequent pairs and to further assess the willingness to pay thresholds.

Methods

This study followed a quasi-experimental design. Uncorrected presbyopes were given near vision glasses at their doorstep, to carry out their chosen near work task for half- an- hour (this use of glasses was referred to as 'experience' for the purpose of this study). They were then referred to nearby vision centres to procure glasses. This 'experienc

SUBMITTER: Sabherwal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12013087 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature