
In our world today there are an estimated 124 million people with low vision and 37 million Blind, comprising a total of more than 161 million people with some degree of visual impairment. Visual impairment has an enormous personal, social and economic cost, limiting the education and life choices of otherwise healthy people, and placing a significant weight on family, community, and social and health services.
The need for solutions for visually impaired will grow substantially. With aging populations, visually impaired people expect to continue functioning autonomously through the assistance of electronic aids. Optelec operates with a business model to enable local entrepreneurial spirits in its subsidiaries. Regarding Optelec’s business model and operating environment it is our goal to maintain a leading position as supplier of electronic aids for visually impaired and dyslexic people.
Our mission at Optelec is to improve the quality of life of the visually impaired and dyslexic people, reaching out with simple and effective solutions. In our advancement of Low Vision Electronic technology we strive to assist the growing aging population in continuing their day to day activities with comfort and independence. Our International offices around the globe allow our customers to have these life changing devices at their finger tips. Whether the needs are for low vision or dyslexia, our products, distribution methods and outstanding customer service enable our customers to live a life of endless potential.