Glasses will be recycled
Peninsula residents have contributed 324 pairs of glasses as part of the national OneSight Foundation collection drive.
Woy Woy optometrist Mr Doug Kirby said the glasses collected at OPSM Woy Woy would be donated to developing countries worldwide.
"All glasses were repaired and recycled in store, before being sent to developing countries to help some of the 250 million people worldwide who cannot see, simply because they cannot access or cannot afford basic eye care."
Mr Kirby said the OneSight Foundation was a global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving vision for those in need both here locally and worldwide through a number of programs.
"During the overseas clinics, which take place in developing countries such as Thailand, India, Mexico and South America, volunteers hand-deliver free vision care and recycled eyewear to hundreds of thousands in need around the world," Mr Kirby said.
Letter, 9 Dec 2009
Doug Kirby, OPSM Woy Woy