RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and VSP Global announced that more than 10,000 adults and children across the country have received access to no-cost eyecare and eyewear at the culmination of their yearlong partnership to help people in need see.

The partnership between USCM and VSP included mobile eyecare clinics in 10 cities across the country, as previously reported by VMail. For each event, VSP provided no-cost eye exams and glasses for qualifying adults and children in need. The 10 cities that hosted clinics through this partnership were Atlanta, Columbus, Denver, Indianapolis, Louisville, Phoenix, Portland, Baltimore, New Orleans and San Francisco.

This year, after reaching a momentous milestone of having helped 1 million people see through Eyes of Hope programs, VSP committed to helping one million more by 2020. USCM partnership helped to accelerate VSP’s effort. One year in, VSP has provided access to eyecare and eyewear to nearly 280,000 people.

“Across America there are currently 46.5 million households that don’t have access to vision insurance and by working with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, we were able to identify not only the cities, but the specific communities within that are most in need,” said Jim McGrann, president and CEO of VSP Global. “We are humbled to have made significant strides in our effort to improve access to vision care where it’s needed most.”

“Clear vision is such an essential part of life and yet not everyone has access to these vital services,” said Tom Cochran, CEO and executive director, U. S. Conference of Mayors. “While each city was unique, there was an overwhelming identical feeling of gratitude that patients at all locations expressed.”