The '+Visão Seniores' program, implemented by the Regional Government of Madeira in 2019, has provided financial support for the purchase of prescription glasses to over 5,100 elderly individuals.
This initiative, aimed at retirees with lower pensions, offers a €150 discount applied directly at the point of sale. In the first half of 2026, 441 people utilized the program, with an investment exceeding €68,000, according to data from the Health Administration Institute (IASAÚDE).
The majority of beneficiaries are women (80%), with an average age of 74. Funchal recorded the highest number of beneficiaries, followed by Câmara de Lobos and Machico. The program is for individuals aged 65 and over with pensions up to €805.70 and can be renewed every three years.
