sunnyvmx Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 My friends have many pairs of prescription eyeglasses to get rid of and would like to know if they can be donated to someone instead of tossing in the trash. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 LCS takes them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned small Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 There is a bearded fellow that comes and hangs out at Cazadores restaurant with the bikers on Sundays who is running a programme to supply glasses to school kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 We have been taking down every year 100-150 pairs of prescription glasses for all types of prescriptions ( we are in Nayarit). Our optometrist collects them for us. We have donated them numerous ways: to the Senior's Centre; to Seguro Popular; at Cancer de Mama gatherings for women from impoverished villages; to local charity groups; directly to people through the assistance of local Public Health Nurses in isolated villages. There are many ways to donate, and it is very rewarding. When donating to people directly (including many children), it is a very primitive process of them trying the glasses and deciding which is the closest to their needs. They are a far cry from specifically individualized prescriptions, but they are sure better than nothing. The faces of the people when they find something that is close to what they need is worth any price! You can see many drivers squinting as they drive. I am sure many of the accidents are due to poor vision. Contrary to what people say, eye glasses are VERY expensive in Mexico for Mexican people, and it is a luxury to most. It is a very rewarding gift. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdlngton Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 18 hours ago, HarryB said: LCS takes them Harry--What does LCS do with the eye glasses they collect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 I believe the eye doctor there rehabs them and gives them to the poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatsie Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Dr. Tony PINTO will take them and donate them to poor families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyvmx Posted October 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Thanks to all for their suggestions. Where is Dr. Pinto located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeborahM Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Googled DR. ANTONIO PINTO F. Hidalgo 77 - 2 - Riberas del Pilar Telephone: 765 7793 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatsie Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 He is in the new plaza on the lake side of the Carretera, across the side street from Mom's restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyvmx Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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