Every year I go to the eye doctor for my regular eye exam. Each visit inevitably results in a stronger prescription for my glasses and contacts. I spend so much time working at the computer and reading that it’s a wonder I’m not already blind!
I’ve been wearing glasses since I was in the 2nd grade, and the upside of my annual eye appointments is that I get to help someone else be able to see. This helps cushion the realization that my eyes are probably never going to get any better. I’m fortunate to be able to purchase the new glasses that I need, but many other individuals around the world cannot do this. They don’t have access to skilled medical doctors that can examine their eyes. Even if they do, many individuals cannot afford this. The result is that there are people across the globe who are unable to read or even see the faces of their family and friends.
You can make a difference every time you get new glasses by donating your old pairs to nonprofit organizations that help match low-income individuals with used glasses. Even if you don’t purchase your glasses at LensCrafters, many of these stores have bins where you can drop off your unneeded pairs. Lions Clubs also have outreach efforts to do this.
By doing something as simple as giving your old glasses away to people in need, you prove that you don’t have to be a medical doctor to give someone the gift of sight.
