Program Overview
The Eye Glasses Project improves access to affordable eye care for vulnerable communities through community Eye Screening , Vision testing/Eye Check, provision of prescription eyeglasses, refferals for specialized treatment and cataract surgery and eye health education. The program reduces avoidable vision impairment, restores sight and enhances education, productivity, independence and quality of life
Through community outreaches and partnerships with eye-health professionals, we provide free or subsidised eye glasses, vision screening, and referrals for advanced care.
The Challenge
Uganda has over 1.2 Million people living with vision impairment and more than 200,000 people are blind with estimated 80% of cases being preventable or Treatable through timely eye care. many children, older persons, persons with disabilities and low income families cannot afford eye examination or prescription eye glasses, affecting education, employment and daily living.FIRM Conducts community eye screening outreaches, provide eye glasses, patients cataract surgery and specialized treatment and promote eye health awareness to reduce avoidable blindness, restore vision and improve quality of life.
The cost of an eye examination and a simple pair of glasses is out of reach for many families, leaving children struggling in school and the elderly isolated at home.
Our Solution
Community Based eye care program that brings affordable eye servvices closer to the under served populations,We Conduct eye screening outreaches,provide vision testting/eyecheck and prescription eyeglasses provision,Reffer patients for specialized treament and cateract surgery, deliver eye health education and strengthen partnership with health facilities to ensure timely,accesible and sustainable eye care for culnerable communities, and deliver eye glasses directly to those who need them most.
Our interventions include:
- Free community vision screening camps
- Distribution of free or subsidised reading and prescription glasses
- Referrals for cataract surgery and advanced eye care
- Eye-health education in schools, churches,communities
- Follow-up support for beneficiaries
Success Stories
Our success stories—captured on video—showcase children who can read again, elders who recognise loved ones, and workers who have returned to productive life.
Video testimonials and impact stories will be featured here as part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and shared celebration.
How We Implement the Program
We work with schools, parishes, local councils, and partner clinics to identify beneficiaries and host outreach events in their communities.
Each beneficiary is screened, fitted with appropriate glasses, and—where needed—referred to qualified medical facilities for further treatment.
Partner With Us
Partner with us to Restore Sight and Transform lives. Your Support will help provide eye screening , Prescription eye glasses, specialized treatment and cataract surgery,and eye health education to children, older persons , women , persons with Disabilities and other vulnerable communities across Uganda. Together we can prevent avoidable blindness , improve learrning and productivity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to see , thrive and live with dignity.Help us restore sight and hope. Sponsor a vision camp, donate eye glasses, or fund referrals for life-changing eye surgery.
