If you wear glasses, try to imagine your life without them. Would you be able to work? Could you drive? Read your Bible? Life would be drastically different if you couldn’t see well. We meet thousands of people all over the world each year who are limited because of their vision. Thanks to people like you who donated a pair of used eyeglasses, we’ve watched face after face light up with joy and hope.
Want to be a part of this life-changing process? There are two ways you can participate:
SEND
Maybe you have a few pairs of glasses at home, or perhaps you want to do a one-time drive in your school or place of work. Great! You don’t need a thing to get started. Just collect and send the glasses to one of the recycling sites listed below. Be sure to check out the FAQ section at the bottom of this page for some pertinent info before you ship them off!
HOST
Perhaps you want to collect on a long-term basis, hosting one of our collection boxes at a permanent location. Many of our partners choose this route, hosting a box at their church, office, or gym. This route requires you to take some ownership, checking the box monthly and shipping to us on a more regular basis. These folks are pivotal to our eyeglass supply and, in turn, our clinics. We pray that you consider partnering with us in this way. If you would like to move forward by ordering a box, you can do so here.
Thank you for being a part of this ministry. Every patient who attends our clinics not only receives a free vision screening and care, but also hears about the God who loves him and longs for a personal relationship with him. It’s amazing to hear the gospel conversations that can start with a pair of used eyeglasses.
If you would like to help support this cause,
please order your recycling box today!
All we ask is that you pay for shipping to help cover our office expenses.
Thank you so much.
RECYCLING SITES
Have a bunch of glasses ready to ship? You can choose from any of our Eyeglass Recycle locations.
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GEORGIA Eyeglass Recycle Program |
MARYLAND Eyeglass Recycle Program |
CALIFORNIA Eyeglass Recycle Program |
What type of glasses do you accept?
We accept all prescription glasses, sunglasses and reading glasses in good condition.
What items are NOT accepted?
Loose lenses, frames, contact lenses, hard cases, glasses that are too damaged to be given cheerfully.
What am I responsible for if I host a collection box?
As a host, you are responsible for getting permission for the box’s location, regularly checking the box, and shipping the glasses to one of our recycling locations.
How do I send the glasses back?
Our collection box is designed to be just that – a receptacle! Leave it empty and ready for more glasses and send us your collection in shoeboxes, Amazon boxes, or mailers. While we recommend some padding, most of the time our glasses arrive just fine without the need for extreme packaging!
How often should I check the box?
Generally speaking, once a month is usually frequent enough to keep the box from overfilling.
Do I have to host a box to send you glasses?
Absolutely not! Send any number of glasses, anytime to one of the recycling sites listed above.