Sight Conservation Project
Sight conservation is one of the core missions of Lions Clubs around the world, and the Urbana Lions Club is proud to support that mission locally. Our club helps collect used eyeglasses and sunglasses, supports vision-related needs in the community, and partners with organizations that serve individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
The Urbana Lions Club focuses its local sight conservation efforts on a few distinct initiatives:
The Urbana Lions Club focuses its local sight conservation efforts on a few distinct initiatives:
- Eyeglass Donations: Collecting used eyeglasses and sunglasses for refurbishment and distribution to those in need (similar to Lions' broader Project Right to Sight).
- Vision Screenings: Providing vision screenings and testing for eye diseases within the community.
- Pilot Dogs: Partnering with Columbus Pilot Dogs to assist the visually impaired.
Have used eyeglasses or sunglasses to donate? Contact the Urbana Lions Club or ask a local Lion how you can help.
