(PRESS RELEASE) ATLANTA, GA — On October 24-28, the North America affiliate of the leading global vision care foundation OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation partnered with LensCrafters to offer free vision screenings, eye exams and glasses as prescribed to more than 600 patients in Atlanta. Out of the patients seen, 95% needed glasses.
The five-day charitable clinic was held at Atlanta-based nonprofit, Frontline Response and addressed unresolved vision needs for children and adults in Atlanta. OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation leveraged its proven clinic model and manufacturing process to provide the majority of participants with their newly prescribed, quality eyewear on-site the same day they were examined.
Uncorrected poor vision affects 2.7 billion people around the world. The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation is working towards a brighter future where everyone in the world can see more and be more. Reflecting the commitment and values of EssilorLuxottica to contribute to eliminating uncorrected poor vision in a generation, the Foundation leverages an innovative approach to philanthropy, partnerships and raising awareness to create sustainable access to vision care. This vision clinic is an example of the company’s focus on improving lives through better vision with access to free eye exams, free glasses and funding for vision care programs.
“Our continued partnership with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation represents our strong commitment to helping expand vision care access to those who need it most,” said Sofia Caldwell, VP Operations, LensCrafters. “It was a privilege to bring much-needed vision care to underserved patients in Atlanta.”
“Thanks to LensCrafters, patients in Atlanta are seeing a brighter future,” said Becky Palm, executive director of OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation North America. “We know that eye exams and glasses are life changing and we are thankful for partners like them, along with the team and volunteers, for helping ensure clear sight is accessible to the Atlanta community.”
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