Optometry Giving Sight was established in 2003 and is recognized as the optical industry charity of choice. Optometry Giving Sight is a global fundraising initiative that specifically targets the prevention of blindness and impaired vision due to uncorrected refractive error – simply the need for an eye exam and a pair of glasses.
Key impact areas supported by Optometry Giving Sight:
- Child eye health programs
- Accessible eye care services
- Training for local optometrists in developing countries
Eye Recommend practices have continued to be a big supporter over the years
| Year | Financial Support |
| 2013 | $ 107,000 |
| 2014 | $ 87,000 |
| 2015 | $ 100,000 |
| 2016 | $ 104,000 |
| 2017 | $ 98,000 |
| 2018 | $ 93,000 |
| 2019 | $ 105,325 |
| 2020 | $ 55,678 |
| 2021 | $ 69,000 |
| 2022 | $ 92,894 |
| 2023 | $ 81,800 |
Ways your practice can get involved: email canada@givingsight.org
- World Sight Day - A global day raising awareness of blindness and vision impairment. The World Sight Day Challenge asks the eye care industry to raise money to support eye care projects in developing countries
- Advisory Committee - Volunteer as a committee member on an affiliated country’s Advisory Committee. As a community and industry leader in the optometry space, your important advisory role will offer support and provide industry insights.
- Adventure Fundraising - Exclusive project visits to support locations around the globe.
- Skilled Volunteering - Offering planning, marketing, strategy, financial planning, impact measurement and other corporate service skills.Offer your skills to our service delivery countries and partner programs through optometry service delivery, administration or corporate