EyeCare America:
The need...
* The costs associated with adult vision problems in the United States are estimated to be $51.4 billion
* Blindness effects more than one million Americans age 40 and older
* The visually impaired, including those who are blind, total more than 3.6 million older Americans
EyeCare America:
How we accomplish our mission...
For more than 20 years, EyeCare America has provided access to quality medical eye care and important eye health information to nearly 1 million people. Our organization is fueled by more than 7000 volunteer ophthalmologists across the US who volunteer their time and expertise to give back to their communities! In fact, 90% of people seen through EyeCare America volunteers receive free care!
“The first visit, the doctor found I had cataracts in both eyes and one would need immediate attention. Within a month, I was doing fine after surgery. Thank you EyeCare America. This is an operation I could not have had done without you.”
— Hazel Dalton, Tellico Plains, TN
Show Your Support for EyeRide for Sight
For every $25 donation, EyeCare America can provide sight-saving care and valuable eye health information to someone in the US. Those who donate $25 or more will receive EyeCare America's Help Preserve Sight wristband.
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Cyclist Road Diary
Wed., May 7, 2008 - "Today we begin our trek across the US. We kick off our ride in San Francisco, CA at the American Academy of Ophthalmology..." Read More
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Footage from May 7th kick-off event and video of cyclists
Map of the team's trek across the US
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