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    What to do with old eyeglasses?

    Anyone know of a charity that might accept old eyeglasses?

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    +2  Views: 745 Answers: 7 Posted: 8 years ago
    jhharlan

    Had to have my glasses repaired so I asked them, they being EYEMART, a U.S. wide business. They send received glasses to a company that reworks them to donate to people who cannot get their own.....
    Commented 8 years ago
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      ....try one of the service clubs in the community.

      8 years ago. Rating: 7
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        Google the Fred Hollows foundation.I'm sure they would love to have them.

        8 years ago. Rating: 5
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          OXFAM.

          8 years ago. Rating: 4
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            We donate the old ones when we buy new ones at our optometrist's office.  The glasses go to people in need in third world countries. 

            8 years ago. Rating: 4
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              jhharlan

              I'll write, I'll write! But your address is not on my phone.....
              commented 8 years ago

              Lions Club here would be happy to have them.

              8 years ago. Rating: 4
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                My superseded glasses go into a box and is sent to a third world country by the Optometrist  - Specsavers

                8 years ago. Rating: 4
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                  I've heard of a charity that takes them in got needy people  (and almost blind in my case). I've got umpteen pairs I need to do something with. Ilk follow your question and see it anybody offers a tangible solution......

                  8 years ago. Rating: 3
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                    Bob/PKB

                    See the answer from Benthere. Elks, Moose, Lions, Rotary....
                    Very tangible solution
                    commented 8 years ago
                    country bumpkin

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                    HEB used to have a box next to the Pharmacy to collect used glasses. Check with your local HEB.
                    commented 8 years ago
                    jhharlan

                    I'll do that, CB. God knows I go there often enough....
                    commented 8 years ago


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