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Used Eye Glasses:

Lions, Leos, and other volunteers collect used eyeglasses for donation to Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers that are located throughout the world. The used eyeglasses are cleaned, repaired and classified by prescription.

The eyeglasses are then distributed to those in need by Lion volunteers and other organizations hosting optical missions in developing countries.

Individuals may donate used eyeglasses to Lions clubs via:

Lions collection boxes (available for purchase through Lions Club Supplies) located at various community offices and businesses
Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers
Offices of American Optometric Association or the Canadian Association of Optometrists members
Goodwill Industries stores
LensCrafters stores

	LEFSC Eye Glass Collection Process Contact: Sal Martinez (Eyeglass Chairman) Click here for web link
The Lions Eye Foundation of Southern California Used Eye Glass Collection Report Form should be used by Lions Clubs when donating Eye Glasses to LEFSC. This completed form turned in with the used eyeglasses will help LEFSC give appropriate credit to the donating Lions Club. Please click on the web link to download the form.
	LEFSC USED GLASSES COLLECTION TOPS 44,000 PAIR Contact: Sal Martinez (Eyeglass Chairman)
Lion Sal Martinez, Chairman of the LEFSC Eye Glass collection is one happy fellow these days. Thanks to his efforts as chairman for collecting used eye glasses and most of all to the Lions Clubs for their cooperation, his is proud to announce the collection of over 43,000 pairs of glasses this past year. As stated by Lion Sal, this is a wonderful way as Lions to make a positive difference in the lives of so many needy people all over the world. Chairman Sal has a short presentation on the “Eye Collection Project” and he would be happy to make this presentation to your club at anytime. Please consider it for your next program. Sal may be contacted at by clicking his name on the contact line.