We
send the Gift of Sight to Needy People Around the World
Request
Eyeglasses for a Mission
To obtain
recycled eyeglasses from the Lions
Eyeglass Recycling Center of Northern Virginia, complete an Eyeglass
Request
Form (The Eyeglass Request Form in Microsoft Word
(.doc)
format)
The
Eyeglass Request Form in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format
Complete the
form in its entirety, then
mail, e-mail, or FAX the completed Eyeglass Request Form to the Center
at the
numbers and addresses shown on the form.
If you need assistance completing the form or estimating the
types of
eyeglasses to request, the Center staff is are available to assist you.
We
provide eyeglasses, 50 to a box, sorted in the
prescription ranges shown on the Request Form.
There is no charge for eyeglasses. However,
the requestor is responsible for:
► Assuring
us that the glasses will be given free to needy people.
► Providing
shipping instructions.
► Paying
for shipping of eyeglasses.
►
Arranging
for customs clearance.
► Publicizing
Lions involvement in provision of the glasses.
►
Reporting
to the Center the number of people:
►
Examined
for eyeglasses.
►
Fitted
with eyeglasses.
The Center
encourages all missions to staff
themselves with medical or other personnel capable of examining
a patients eyes
and determining a patient’s eyeglass prescription.
Priority goes to missions that:
►
Are
qualified to measure the patients needs i.e., their prescription.
►Give
the Center the time specified on the request form to accumulate the
requested
eyeglasses.