Vision Clinic, Optics & Surgery 75 Years and Growing!
Recycling by the Numbers
Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
164,527 used eyeglasses processed 54,223 glasses sent to overseas missions to 14 developing countries 1,800 ( 65% of hours represented by Lions of Georgia led by Snellville Lions) volunteer hours logged 246 helped to broaden our mission Volunteers
As Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation celebrates its 75th year, the vision clinic and optical lab at the Harrell Clinic in Chamblee have been upgraded with the latest state-of-the-art vision equipment to help raise the standard of care and to better serve the exponential demand for services.
AT&T employees volunteer in the Recycling Center
New Confocal Scanner
Through a $100,000 grant, this upgrade was made possible by District18-I/Chinese American Lions Club of Atlanta and
Lions Clubs International Foundation. The grant allowed us to recruit more volunteer and contracted optometrists and ophthalmologists while improving the quality of our patient care. Warren, who visited our clinic in April, provides just one example of the impact of our enhanced capabilities. Our optometric technician recorded a very high eye (intraocular) pressure reading using our new tonometer. With the additional benefit of a full retinal scan and a thorough medical history, Dr. Jeanne Perrine diagnosed Warren’s condition as glaucoma, a side effect of his cancer treatment medication. Dr. Perrine immediately provided prescription eye drops to bring down the ocular pressure,
State Farm employees volunteer in the Recycling Center
Dr. Jeanne Perrine, Optometrist
which if left untreated, would have resulted in permanent vision loss. Warren continues with his glaucoma treatment, which has stabilized his vision. Next up for Warren is cataract surgery. He is extremely happy with the positive experience with Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, which is indicative of the kind of care our patients receive daily. •
Lions volunteer in the Recycling Center
Coming Soon to a Location Near You Thanks to our new partner, Veritiv Corporation, 1,000 beautifully branded recycling containers will be provided to Georgia Lions throughout Georgia. This partnership with Veritiv in support of our dedicated volunteers and donated eyewear will amplify our life-changing missions abroad. The Ken Massingale Recycling Center at Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. Recycled eyeglasses are processed and sent out on mission trips in foreign countries. The Center operates entirely on the efforts of volunteers. • For more information on volunteering or collection inquiries, visit lionslighthouse.org
I was very satisfied with my eye examination at the Harrell Clinic. . .I immediately received eye drops to treat my glaucoma and I was able to order glasses. Dr. Perrine was very helpful and I particularly appreciated her very positive manner. She was also able to refer me to another doctor/clinic for additional care. -Warren M. of Powder Springs DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT TO HELP US TRANSFORM VISION CARE IN GEORGIA “A donor advised fund of Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta,” is matching up to $50,000 through the end of 2024. Scan QR Code or visit lionslighthouse.org today!
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