The charity recycle used glasses for their precious metal content and the income generated is then used to support their programmes overseas. This enables them to build vision centres, train local eye care workers and deliver eye care services to remote and isolated communities.
Hilary Smith, Clinic Manager, said: “As a clinic providing laser eye surgery, we know the importance of eyesight, and have seen the joy on people’s faces after having treatment and realising that their eyesight has been considerably improved!
As a result our patients no longer require their glasses so what better way for them, and us, to help improve the eyesight of those who don’t have the access to the facilities we do, than to pass on those glasses to Vision Aid. We are more than happy to do our bit for such a fantastic charity!”
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If you have any unwanted glasses that you would like to donate, please feel free to drop them into the clinic in Bolton. Find our address here.
For more information on Vision Aid Overseas click here.
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