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As Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) continues to navigate life during the coronavirus pandemic, the foundation is grateful for the support of the optical industry that helps EVF advance its mission of eliminating poor vision. These partnerships enable EVF to serve the eye doctors, schools and non-profits that are working selflessly to meet the needs of their communities during this unprecedented time:

• PPE Donations: Essilor of America and EVF have donated nearly 100,000 pairs of protective safety glasses to hospitals, crisis responders, optometry schools and eyecare professionals providing emergency and urgent care services.



 
• Kids Vision for Life: EVF’s Kids Vision for Life program (KVFL) offers no-cost exams and glasses to local Title 1 schools. In accordance with safety guidelines, EVF has modified operations in an effort to protect teachers, nurses, school staff and students. EVF is currently working with schools and non-profit partners to determine future program needs and expectations for 2021.

• Champions for Sight: In 2020, EVF reached out to over 180,000 school staff about the Champions for Sight program that offers free educational materials about vision for students and parents. In November, EVF launched a partnership with jewelry company Kendra Scott to say thank you to school staff educating kids around the country.

• Good Vision Starts with Good Doctors: To support philanthropic eye doctors who are heroes in their communities, EVF is promoting the messaging that Good Vision Starts with Good Doctors. The messaging encourages eye doctors to be charitable in their community by enrolling in EVF’s OD programs —See Kids Soar and Changing Life through Lenses.

“EVF is moving swiftly to navigate the many changes that are the result of COVID-19,” said Becky Palm, president and executive director. “We greatly appreciate the industry’s continued support and hope that everyone stays healthy and safe.”