"Clear vision is a gift we often take for granted" - Eyes on Africa
When I was in third grade, my teacher called my mom and said that she thought I might need reading glasses because I would put my head down on my desk when to read or write. My mom immediately made an appointment for me to see the optometrist, and within a week of that phone call I had my first pair of glasses.
This month’s blog post is supporting Eyes on Africa. Eyes on Africa provides free eyeglasses through a distribution program in communities that don't have access to vision care.
Eyes on Africa Logo.
Eyes on Africa has been distributing eyeglasses since 2005. They have partnered with non-governmental organizations (NGO's), the Peace Corps Volunteers, medical clinics, mission teams, churches, and community leaders.
Being someone who has had reading glasses, and glasses for well over ten years, I am able to understand the importance of being able to have them when I need them.
Selfie of me in my glasses.
If you wear glasses you understand the importance of getting your eyes checked, and being able to get the glasses you need.
I decided to donate to Eyes on Africa directly. The donations go to provide the glasses, as well as provide the services necessary to examine the eyes.
There are two ways you can supports Eye on Africa. You can support the directly by visiting their website http://www.eyesonafrica.info/how-to-help/, or by purchasing sunglasses from Diff eyewear at http://www.diffeyewear.com
Sources:
http://www.eyesonafrica.info
http://www.diffeyewear.com/pages/charity
