Eyeglass
Recycling
Lions collect all types of old and used glasses: prescription, sunglasses, and readers.
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An estimated 120 million people*are visually impaired because of uncorrected refractive errors )far and near sightedness). Almost all cases can be corrected, and normal vision can be restored with eyeglasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery. *World Health Organization Statistics
The Journey of Recycled Glasses
The journey of recycled glasses begins with Lions collecting used eyeglasses from various community locations and events. These glasses are then shipped to the nearest Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center, where trained volunteers meticulously sort, clean, and determine the prescription strength of the glasses. The glasses are carefully packaged and stored until they are needed for dispensing missions. At these mission sites, eye care professionals and dedicated Lion volunteers conduct vision screenings and provide recycled glasses free of charge to those in need, ensuring that no pair goes to waste.
Location of Eyeglass Collection Boxes
Advocate Outpatient Center 1221 N Highland Ave
Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry 1110 Jericho Road
Aurora Police Department (Employee) 1200 E Indian Trail
Aurora Police Department (Public) 1201 E Indian Trail
Aurora Public Library (Eola) 555 S Eola Rd
Aurora Public Library (West) 233 S Constitution Dr
Christian Brothers Automotive 3050 New York St
C.I. Johnson Elementary 1934 Liberty St
Daleiden Mortuary 220 N Lake Street
Dieterlie Memorial Home 1120 S Broadway Rd
Eola Community Center 555 S Eola Road
Family Focus Aurora-Kapur Center 1444 N. Farnsworth Ave, suite 200
Family Vision Development Center 452 N Eola Rd. Suite D
Fox Metro Water Reclamation 682 State Route 31
Old Second National Bank 1230 N Orchard Rd
Oxie Affordable Optical 908C N Lake St
Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave
Rodrigo Menendez State Farm Insurance 1405 W Indian Trail
Santori Aurora Public Library 101 S River St
St. Marks Luteran Church 27 S Edgelanwn Dr
St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church 750 Old Indian Trail
Vaughn Athletic Center 2121 W Indian Trail
Wesley United Methodist Church 14 N May St