Imagine a whole day where the world was blurry. How would your life be impacted by not being able to see clearly? Could you drive, work or handle your responsibilities? Blurry vision is a reality for up to 12 million children in the United States. Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) is working to change that. On […]

This year, Walman Optical launched a new program called Kids With a Vision to raise funds to provide vision services to children in need. For every pair of digitally surfaced lenses treated with non-glare treatment produced by Walman Optical labs purchased by participating eye care professionals through December 31, 2019, Walman will donate $5.00 to […]

For Professional VisionCare, community involvement is nothing new. For example, the four-location practice sponsors “Not Your Ordinary Eye Doctor” to highlight the commitment they have made to make patients’ lives and their communities a better place. Professional VisionCare has displayed artwork from local artists with disabilities, and has hosted drives to collect items for active […]

Just in time for back to school, Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) is joining Essilor of America to raise awareness about the urgent need for children across the nation to receive total vision care with the Essilor 20/20 Vision Pledge. Parents are encouraged to make an online commitment to seek an eye care professional who will […]

Backpack — check. School supplies — check. Eye exam — not yet? Millions of parents and kids around the country are getting ready for a new school year. Amid all the planning and preparation, Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) is reminding parents to schedule an eye exam for their children before school starts. Vision impacts every […]

In time for back to school, Essilor of America has donated a brand new mobile clinic to EVF’s Kids Vision for Life program. The new custom-made vehicle includes the latest equipment and will be used to provide vision exams and eyeglasses to students in need in Dallas, Texas. A few great things about the new […]

“The overall feedback has been a ‘wow’ factor. My accounts say this is a great way to get involved in the community regardless of whether they already participate in charitable activities or not.” That’s how Walman Optical Account Manager Jennifer Felix describes the response she’s getting from customers about Walman’s new Kids With a Vision […]

Meet Khloe. This adorable first grader is the recipient of the one-millionth pair of glasses provided by Essilor Vision Foundation since 2007. Khloe represents the estimated 10 million children[1] in the U.S. who can’t see clearly and need vision care. Essilor Vision Foundation strives to give children a brighter future by helping them see the […]

April, 2019

Essilor Vision Foundation | January 2021 THE MISSION CONTINUES The year is off to a quick start for Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) and we continue to focus on our mission to eradicate poor vision and its lifelong consequences.  Like many of you, the EVF team adjusted to a different daily schedule last year and became […]