Since 1990, SightFirst has played a major role in helping restore, improve and preserve the vision of millions around the world.
More than US$393 million approved for over 1,456 projects in 118 countries.
9.7 million cataract surgeries performed to restore sight.
1,657 eye centers and training institutions built, expanded or equipped.
2.46 million professional eye care and community health workers trained.
204.4 million doses of Zithromax® distributed to control trachoma and more than 955,991 trachoma surgeries performed.
327.9 million doses of Mectizan® distributed to halt the progression of onchocerciasis.
Our Mission
To strengthen eye care systems in underserved communities, enabling them to fight blindness and vision loss and assist those who are blind or visually impaired.
Our Values
SightFirst supports the development of comprehensive eye care systems that provide preventative and diagnostic services and treatment for all relevant eye diseases as well as rehabilitation for those with irreversible blindness or low vision.
SightFirst prioritizes aid to underserved populations unable to access eye care, education and/or rehabilitation because of economic, social or geographic barriers
SightFirst delivers equitable, high-quality eye care and rehabilitation services.
SightFirst creates sustainable eye care systems by improving existing infrastructure and training local personnel to provide cost- effective services.
SightFirst is data-driven, determining project feasibility through the analysis of surveys and assessing project integrity through regular monitoring and evaluation.
Our Focus
Comprehensive Eye Care
Eye Health Education
Childhood Blindness
Diabetic Retinopathy
Cataract
Trachoma
Low Vision
Uncorrected Refractive Error
How It Works
Coordinate: Lions partner with government, schools, and community-based organizations to identify locations in underserved communities.
Train: Lions train teachers about the importance of eye health.
Deliver: Lions work with schools to screen children.
Provide: Qualified eye care providers provide eyeglasses to children.
Refer: Lions coordinate follow-up care for children who are referred to medical institutions.
Treat: Qualified eye care providers provide special surgeries and treatment for children.
One can Claim upto Maximum of Rs 10000 from
District ( From Sight First Trust - Grant)
So Club needs to Follow certain Norms
The application on clubs letter head should be sent to District Office within a week of the project done.
Banner of Eye Camp, should have Sight First Logo.
Bills of spectacle distribution and fees paid to Doctors or Optometrist should be attached