Vision Aid Overseas

Written on 23 August 2018.

Haine & Smith

Thank you for the glasses that you recently sent to Vision Aid Overseas.

As you may already know, Vision Aid Overseas no longer sends second glasses overseas. Instead, we recycle the second-hand glasses for their precious metal content and any vintage glasses are cleaned and sold on our eBay shop or to specialist dealers. The income generated from our recycling scheme helps us to continue to provide a sustainable solution that delivers quality eye care services and low-cost brand-new glasses, from locally trained eye care workers, to people in need. To find out more about how we recycle, click here

1.1 billion People worldwide have near vision impairment and can’t see properly simply because they need glasses.

12 million Children around the world need glasses

More than 1 million People have been given eye tests and glasses by Vision Aid Overseas since 1985

If you have any queries regarding recycling, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us on 01293 535 016

Best wishes Fundraising Team Vision Aid Overseas (Incorporating Optometry Giving Sight in the UK)