Did you know?
The invention of eyeglasses is nothing short of spectacular! Eyeglasses were first invented in the 13th century. They have long improved our vision and allowed us to live happier and more productive lives. Celebrate National Eyewear Day through the accomplishments of California Lions Friends in Sight. People like you enable less fortunate men, women, and children of all ages to see clearly and achieve their full potential. Since 2010, together with Lions Club International and local Lions Clubs, we've made tomorrow look better for 102, 851 people in need throughout Southern California and Northern Mexico!
Eye Exams at Every Age & Life Stage
Help keep your vision strong! Early treatment is critically important to prevent some common eye diseases from causing permanent vision loss or blindness:
  • Cataracts (lens clouding), the most common cause of vision loss in the United States

  • Diabetic retinopathy (damage to blood vessels in the back of the eye) is the leading cause of blindness in adults in the United States.

  • Glaucoma (a group of diseases that damages the optic nerve)

  • Macular degeneration as we age (gradual breakdown of light-sensitive tissue in the eye)
No one should neglect routine eye care and vision correction yet many people do for financial reasons. Purchasing prescription eyeglasses is costly, and it becomes even more difficult if you are on a fixed income or do not have vision insurance coverage. The good news is that we can give the gift of sight to those in need thanks to the generosity of our eyeglasses donors and volunteers. Thank you for joining us in combating vision impairment and blindness so that others can see their loved ones more clearly.
Vision Care Can Change Lives
Eyeglasses allow people suffering from visual impairments to play an active role in day-to-day life.
The First Vision Aid
Was invented around 1000 AD. It was called a reading stone – a small glass sphere that was placed on top of small letters and texts to magnify them for easy reading.
Wearable Eyeglasses
More than 50% of the United States population wears prescription eyeglasses
Modern Era Updates
 99.9% of modern eyewear is now fitted with highly resistant resin which is a far superior material to glass for corrective eyewear
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California Lions Friends In Sight

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