MASON, Ohio—Optometry students interested in participating in a 2018 OneSight vision clinic can now apply online for consideration. A total of 40 optometry students will be chosen to participate and half will travel to Mexico from May 5 to 12; the other half will assist with a clinic in another area of rural Mexico from May 19 to 26. Applications will be accepted now through Dec. 10 and accepted students will be notified by early January.

On the OneSight trip, OD students will work under the supervision of Luxottica Retail affiliated doctors performing comprehensive eye exams. They will also help support a core team of Luxottica volunteers in the frame fitting, manufacturing and dispensing of new eyewear. For the OD students selected, Luxottica Retail will cover expenses associated with the clinic, including air fare, accommodations and meals.

Luxottica Eye Care, OneSight and the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) first partnered in 2017 on a OneSight clinic and selected 25 optometry students to travel to Tanzania on a mission to help people who need access to vision care. The students who went to Tanzania represented 16 leading optometry schools across three graduation years. The National Optometric Students Association (NOSA) is joining this year as a program sponsor.

“Participation in a OneSight clinic and experiencing the world sight crisis first hand is life-changing for those who have dedicated their talents to helping others see,” said Jason Singh, OD, chief medical officer and vice president of Eye Care with Luxottica Retail North America. “I’m excited that the partnership between Luxottica Eye Care, OneSight and the AOSA continues to grow and more students will be given an opportunity to participate.

OneSight is a leading organization focused on bringing both sustainable and urgent vision care solutions to communities around the world. To date, OneSight has helped 10 million people in 46 countries see clearly. By 2020, OneSight will provide ongoing access to vision care to over 20 million people.