Healthy Aging Includes Healthy Vision
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, by the time adults turn 65, one out of every three has an eye condition that impairs their eyesight. Age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy are the main conditions that impair vision in the elderly. If left untreated, these diseases can lead to blindness.

Eye doctors, ophthalmologists and optometrists, volunteering their time and skills at California Lions Friends in Sight vision screenings, detect these potentially vision threatening disorders. They conduct testing, document results for the patient, and counsel them and their family on the necessity of seeing the appropriate eyecare provider. When it will help temporarily, these patients are given free recycled eyeglasses.

Our thanks go out to the doctors and to the Lions for their dedication organizing these vision screening services. Lions fundraising, advocacy, coordination of outreach and publicity for the events make all the difference in helping people age with healthy vision.
Vision Screening Service
The California Lions Friends in Sight vision screenings are provided at no cost throughout the year for those facing financial hardship. They do not replace the comprehensive eye examinations that are obtained through an eyecare provider's office. They do assess eye health and provide a usable pair of recycled eyeglasses.

Vision screening process:
  • At registration, patients are given printed information about the vision screening.
  • Testing for eyeglass requirements.
  • 40 years old & up are given an intraocular pressure test. Younger ages as directed by the doctor.
  • Every patient, young and old, is evaluated by a doctor for eye health condition.
  • Where needed, patients are dilated for a more detailed evaluation.
  • Patients are Provided with recycled eyeglasses to use until they can obtain them on their own.

Help Bring Us Eyecare Volunteers
Doctors and opticians are at the heart of every vision screening. We, the Lions, play a critical role in bringing these professionals into our community of volunteers. Here are some great tools to help you easily communicate who we are and the benefits that come with giving back to the communities they serve. Click here to learn about your tools. Ask your Vision Screening District Coordinator for printed copies.
The Impact of Volunteering
“I am happy to volunteer for the California Lions Friends in Sight vision screenings. Through this program, individuals in our communities can obtain free eye exams and glasses. The program provides high-quality vision care to families that are struggling financially”.
- Amile O. Silva, MD
"It was an honor to serve with you. I have never seen a smoother run operation in my 40 years of charity trips abroad".
-Michael Lieppman, MD
Next Vision Screening

September 24
Thermal, CA
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California Lions Friends In Sight

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