Find Eye Diseases Blindness & Vision Impairments Nonprofits and Charities

  Busyvolunteer wrote:

Over the last four years, I have spent countless hours as a volunteer for this organization in several areas -fundraising, office work, events and raising puppies. I greatly admire the mission they are attempting to accomplish. While revenues dropped... more »

  maureen5 wrote:

I was diagnosed with Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy many years ago. At the time I was told it was something that may or may not ever affect me. I downplayed the situation and lived my life as usual. During the summer of 2008 my vision seemed to... more »

  monifa18 wrote:

Vision services for the blind has been a great experience for me. I enjoy helping people who need it most. It has made me become a skilled individiual over the past 4years. The service has many programs to offer for the blind and visually impaired to... more »

  Tammie wrote:

Our general doctor was the one who found the IWSA for us. As first time parents we were scared enough, but when Evie was 3 days old we found out that our lives were about to take a dramatic turn by hearing that she had no irises in her eyes, that she... more »

  archaeologymom31 wrote:

I have been on two missions with this charity and am preparing to go on the one in June 2015 to Equador. It is extremely well organized, not a penny is wasted, all funds raised goes to patient care, no one gets a salary not even the director. We pay... more »

  Dee Jay wrote:

We worked with this organization. They put on educational events for patient and their families that have macular degeneration. Their speakers are top notch in the field they engage the audiance. Many of the participants have stated that they found this... more »

  Gauri-Desai wrote:

i have been a volountier of this sanstha for past 4-5 years.its a honest,kind,devoting work carried by the VENKATESH PARIWAR,AURANGABAD which is for the benefit for humanity.First time in my life i have seen such a unque shop for eye donation.various... more »

  GJR2013 wrote:

Visionquest 2020 is addressing a prolific yet very treatable form of blindness which is easily missed, often not being discovered until after it is too late to make a difference. Using creative technology in a very tangible and affordable way, Visionquest... more »

  Kathi14 wrote:

CRF is the largest nonprofit in the world exclusively dedicated to funding research for a cure and supporting all those affected by CHM. Celebrating 20 years of service in 2020! more »

  FBNZ wrote:

I have worked with many nonprofit organizations in many roles, but none serve a greater need or make a greater impact in the lives of those served than Blind Babies Foundation. Blind Babies Foundation works directly with families--at their own home--when... more »

  @ wrote:

This is a wonderful organization doing great work around the world. Seva has a variety of program areas, from providing low cost sight restoring cataract surgeries to the poor, to clean water and literacy programs. Their alternative gift catalog called... more »

  Phylly wrote:

My mother is 96 and has macular degeneration. Although she still manages to do the Times crossword puzzles, reading is a great strain. The discovery of JBI is a bright spot in her life.The convenience of the service and its competent and courteous, warm... more »

  needlepoint wrote:

Since 1946 Fight for Sight has invested in the future of vision research by funding promising young scientists early in their careers. This has led to many innovative therapies that assist patients to have better eyesight, thereby improving their quality... more »

  DPorter wrote:

Years ago I was asked to volunteer with GRF's investment committee. With glaucoma in my family, I was glad to help. As I grew more familiar with GRF, I became more involved, eventually (and still) as a board member. GRF's small staff provides useful... more »

  Emerrick445 wrote:

This organization continues to amaze year after year. Volunteer lions raising money for Mass Lions Eye Research, which in turns provides grants for research to the various eye institutions in greater Boston. more »

  Katerosloff wrote:

I have personally observed the activities of the Center for the Partially Sighted over two decades. Their programs work - from elderly people learning to cope with macular degeneration to young people dealing with vision loss to people in the prime of... more »

  bridgethanson wrote:

Give Sight Global has raised thousands of dollars and is coming up with creative ways to bring awareness to the millions of people around the world that have treatable visual impairments. more »

  frank5 wrote:

EARS is a top notch, very efficiently run organization. The staff really is very caring and concerned for all they assist. There tapes are very professionally done and do the job they were created for. Their website is very easy to use and has a database... more »

  Writer wrote:

PBNC, through their See Well to Learn Program, provides thousands of eye exams each year to children in need. It is obvious that the team is truly dedicated to positively impacting the lives and educational paths of as many children as possible. more »

  Karmen T. wrote:

This is a true grass roots organization that is truly making a difference! Board members are all volunteers, working together to make a difference for those affected with Usher syndrome. I have been working in clinical genetics for 15 years, and I have... more »

  madhoo wrote:

We here at The I Mission love to do as much as we can for the community and we feel like the visually impaired community in specific is very forgotten. We conduct cultural events and educational workshops to raise funds and we use this donations to improve... more »

  Writer wrote:

When my elderly mother who has Age Related Macular Degeneration moved into our home several years ago, I was overwhelmed with problems that she had visually in day to day living. I quickly contacted the MVRF for resources and they were wonderful! They... more »

  chris.doyousee wrote:

Less than 2% of those with visual impairment or blindness are born with this tragedy. Most individuals are stricken with visual impairment or blindness through an accident or disease. When this occurs they lose their identity and often their own self... more »

  GrammyG wrote:

The staff is well-trained and compassionate in a field which requires expertise and the ability to encourage those with vison problems to make the most of their lives. We work throughout the state of New Hampshire. Programs encourage outdoor activity,... more »

  mirkap wrote:

Several years ago, I developed a medical condition that makes it difficult for me to read print. The staff at Vista Center taught me how to use my computer and phone non visually, which has allowed me to feel much more independent. I now put those skills... more »