How much do you make from each pair of glasses?

On average each pair of recycled glasses is worth around 3 pence each. Recycling used glasses works financially because we can recycle in bulk.

Donate and make a difference

Every person deserves the right to clear vision. Donate today and help transform lives through the gift of clear vision.

Annual General Meeting

Vision Aid Overseas would like to invite all Members and Trustees to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 22nd September.
Coast to Coast Cycle for Sight

We can improve the lives of so many children around the world by improving their sight. Help us give every child a future that is bright. A future with good sight.
Sonia

To enable people living in poverty access to affordable glasses and eye care
Deadstock Eyewear

Where can I recycle my glasses?
Find your local recycling Opticians
How it works

Donate, Recycle, Transform - Find out more about how we recycle donated second-hand glasses to provide access to sustainable and affordable eye care services across Africa.
Why did you stop sending the glasses overseas?
What happens to the glasses when you receive them?
How much do you make from each pair of glasses?
Our vision

No one lives in poverty because of poor eyesight; no one lives with poor eyesight because of poverty.
About volunteering

If you are an Optometrist or Dispensing Optician, your skills can change lives! Find out more...
How many glasses do you receive each year?
Will you pick the glasses up/ how do we get them to you?