What to do with my old glasses?

[sophiec1979 10]

as the title says....

 

i have a pair of glasses (and sunglasses) that i dont need any more because my prescription has changed and i was wondering if there are any good causes they could be donated too?

 

thanks,

 

 

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[Guest]

Vision Aid Overseas. You can drop them in at Vision Express.

[Agent Orange 11]

What happened to my response?

 

Anyhow, what Hecate says

[sophiec1979 10]

perfect... i wondered if one of the high street opticians may be involved in a scheme.

 

thank you,

 

 

x

[medusa 16]

Dollond and Aitchinson collect for recycling glasses and lenses to the developing world too.

[sophiec1979 10]

right then....they can have a pair each and ill feel virtuous for helping 2 charities!

 

 

x

[missmode 10]

They have a charity glasses collection box at the desk of Out Patients 2 at Northern General.

[sophiec1979 10]

that isnt easy for me to get to, but thank you nonetheless.

 

i think my question has been answered now and ill add these stop offs to my list of errands for saturday.

 

 

x

[MTheo 10]

never knew this...i'll pop some in as well....being a speccy since the womb i could have donated tons if i'd of known...i'll start now!