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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.

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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!   

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