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Starting from the basement of a townhouse in Erlangen, Martin Aufmuth’s invention has transformed the lives of over half a million people.
Since childhood, Martin has relied on glasses, giving him a deep understanding of poor eyesight. During his studies to become a mathematics and physics teacher, he was already focused on the challenges faced by the Global South, a concern that continues to drive him everyday.
“In 2010, I came across Paul Polak’s book Out of Poverty, where he mentioned that one of the most impactful inventions for developing countries was a pair of affordable glasses for those living on less than a dollar a day. I paused, thinking it was unfortunate that such a solution wasn’t available and that organizations like the WHO or opticians’ associations should address this need.
Then, I continued reading and my idea started to gain shape. Ultimately, it was my wife who motivated me to take action.”
Martin’s inventive spirit and the urge to change the world sparks tirelessly. He experimented with various materials in his cellar until the first prototypes of the spring steel spectacles and the necessary bending device were ready.
What started 2012 with his bending machine on a bike to run the first eye-camps, has evolved into a global association with capacities in the field of optics and ophthalmology on the team and high-tech eye-care solutions including tele-optometry and ai-based eye diagnostics.
With glasses and a bending machine packed in his luggage, Martin embarked on a journey from Erlangen to various African countries. His mission was to test his idea on the ground, and it proved successful. In Uganda, local people followed Martin’s instructions to create the first GoodVision glasses, which were promptly distributed to those who had been waiting a long time for a pair.
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