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A recent study conducted by Queen's University Belfast, VisionSpring, and BRAC found that providing reading glasses to people in low-income countries can significantly raise their earning power [5b8da3b0]. The study examined people in villages in Bangladesh and concluded that providing glasses increased income in near vision-intensive occupations and facilitated the return to work for those currently unemployed. The study set up an experiment in 56 Bangladeshi villages, giving half of the participants glasses while the other half did not receive glasses. The group with glasses experienced a 33% increase in income, from a median monthly income of $35 to $47. The study also highlighted individual cases where the provision of glasses led to significant income jumps. For example, Jasmin Atker from Bangladesh saw her monthly income rise from 9,000 to 10,000 Bangladeshi taka to 15,000 to 17,000 taka after receiving glasses. The study's findings suggest that providing reading glasses to people in low-income countries can help alleviate poverty and improve their quality of life [5b8da3b0].