More than 150 million people have vision problems that could be solved with an appropriate range of prescription glasses goggles. While fell in price substantially since I was a young un; they are still out of reach for many.
Sunglasses are as cheap as chips again these days, but can still be unaffordable for people in developing countries; people who could benefit the eye goggles can provide.
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 87% of the world of visually impaired live in developing countries.Correction of refractive errors can give normal vision more than 12 million children (5 to 15 years).
Lions Club International recycling centres have worked glasses for a few years.The Organization will have the prescription and reading frames of eyeglasses, sunglasses, plastic and metal glasses are sorted and the resistance of the lenses is determined with a lensometer. after cleaning and packaging, the goggles are then distributed to needy people around the world.
Lions Club has glasses centers in the United States, Canada, Australia, France and Italy. you can learn more about how and where to send your glasses here.
If you're in the UK, check out the site of vision aid abroad. There is always a bit of a warm and fuzzy feeling associated with recycling; but when he can benefit anyone who really is fighting, makes this little effort all the sweeter. Clear vision can make a difference in people's lives.
