Myanmar refugees: Many struggling with bad eyesight

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Thousands of refugees who have fled across the border from Myanmar to Thailand have a tough time getting the basic necessities.

With a shortage of international aid, doctors are having difficulty treating patients.

But at the Mae La Refugee Camp, a new affordable solution has been found. Doctors are equipped with a new tool to work with that allows anyone to conduct eye check-ups and provide 3D printed glasses in just 20 minutes.

Al Jazeera’s Yaara Bou Melhem reports.

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