Having the right glasses could boost earning power by a third, Bangladesh study shows

Researchers find that in low and middle-income countries owning spectacles can help people over 35 can increase their income

Owning a pair of reading glasses might help people increase their earnings by a third, according to new research.

The study, conducted in Bangladesh, is the first to examine the impact of having a decent pair of spectacles, and researchers found monthly median earnings among one group of people increased from $35.30 to $47.10 within eight months, a rise of 33.4%.