FoxFire Systems Group (FoxFire) announced today that it is partnering with Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) to facilitate charitable donations to EVF’s See Kids Soar® program. EVF is FoxFire’s first charitable partner. FoxFire specializes in ophthalmic-specific electronic health records and practice management software and is known for industry-leading technology that helps eye doctors see more patients […]

To show support for the nation’s teachers, nurses and eye doctors, Essilor Vision Foundation launched the “Show the Love” campaign in March. The campaign to spread the message of positivity encourages community leaders, businesses, corporate partners and parents to send a note of thanks and appreciation to their local heroes. The campaign can be easily […]

It’s estimated that 12 million children in the U.S. need vision care, and up to half of them aren’t getting it. The In-School Eye Exam (iSee) Program provides eye exams and glasses to students in Ohio who have been identified by a school as having a vision problem and can’t get glasses due to financial […]

Being an active member of their community is part of doing business for the team at Spring Hill Eyecare in Spring Hill, Tennessee. “Spring Hill Eyecare is a very community-aware practice. Throughout the year, there are several community organizations we raise awareness for by inviting our patients to help support,” says Optical Manager Amie Robinson. […]

When most people think about providing vision care to kids in need, a school or community vision event likely comes to mind. Essilor Vision Foundation’s (EVF) Kids Vision for Life mobile clinic goes beyond these traditional settings. Every summer since 2010, the mobile clinic has visited juvenile detention centers in Dallas, TX, to give vision […]

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 […]

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 […]

DALLAS, May 6, 2019 – “I feel special about getting new glasses. Now when my teacher writes the tiny problems on the chalkboard, I’ll be able to see that clearly,” says Jay Lynn, a Dallas, Texas-area elementary school student who received a free vision exam and eyeglasses from Essilor Vision Foundation. Jay Lynn was able […]

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 […]