Projects for the Lions Eye Foundation of Southern California

	Lions in Sight Click here for web link
Lions in Sight is involved in all aspects of eyeglass recycling, processing and distribution. Lions Eye Foundation of Southern California sends thousands of Lions collected eyglasses to Lions in Sight each year. In part by habit and in part by an unwillingness to throw away expensive purchases, Americans tend to hold on to their eyeglasses when they buy a new pair. As a result, there is currently a stockpile of more than 50 million pair of unneeded glasses across the United States. However, not enough people are aware that their old, secondhand glasses can make a dramatic difference to the life of a poor person in a developing nation. Volunteer doctors and technicians travel to poor regions and conduct temporary eye clinics where patients are given eye exams and proper eyeglasses at no cost. Over 59 such clinics have been conducted in 18 countries serving over 96,000 patients. Lions In Sight also ships eyeglasses to Lions Clubs and other organizations around the world who serve the needy. As of July 1997, over 1 million pairs of eye glasses have been shipped to 42 countries.
	Lions Low Vision Services Program "L.O.V.E." Click here for web link
The LOVE Program offers complete eye care services, including such specialties as low vision care and vision therapy. The LOVE Program works closely with the Optometric Center of Los Angeles. The program makes no charges for services rendered to those who cannot afford to pay. The Mission of the program includes: To enhance the vision of approved referrals, through the Optometric Center of Los Angeles and its staff (O.C.L.A.). To help O.C.L.A. deliver a comprehensive vision examination designed to provide the best non-surgical vision care to the most in need of Lions communities. To place high priority on patients treatment for Lions referrals, and youth under 19, employable adults and senior citizens. To recognize and showcase L.O.V.E. and O.C.L.A. for its model program and treatment, including the finest vision care at the most economical cost. To match patients, with Lions club sponsors, on a case-by-case basis, to the extent resources are available.