It was sheer coincidence when I found out this evening that my optician’s company practises corporate social responsibility of a relevant kind. The Lens Men and The Eye Site launched in late-2008 Singapore's first and only mobile eye screening clinic. Called Eye Care-a-Van, the vehicle is innovatively fitted with an auto-refractor, lens-meter, eye chart projector, ophthalmological equipment and other tools. These tools facilitate the comprehensive examination of ocular health, refraction, V/A reading and chart reading anywhere on the island in a professional and comfortable setting. Their first foray served 157 elderly and needy residents on October 5, 2008.
Founded on a philosophy of "Not just eye care - we care" The Lens Men has a long tradition of giving back to the community since it opened for business in 1983. Conducting free eye screenings for about 1,000 underprivileged Singaporeans a year, the group of optical service companies donates more than 500 prescription spectacles annually to those who need vision correction but cannot afford it on their own. With the Eye Care-a-Van, they hope to increase the number of Singaporeans we help by at least 30 percent, especially those who are immobile and have difficulty commuting.
The Lens Men and Eye Site can be contacted if you would like to schedule an eye screening for a needy patient or for your community service organisation, nursing home, hospital, school or other charity.
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