Oakland school kids get eye glasses, 'Nerd Power' visit

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Oakland school kids get eye glasses, 'Nerd Power' visit [...] make that 56. Most of them have suffered from poor vision for years, but their parents can't afford, or are too swamped working multiple jobs, to arrange eye exams and buy frames. Founded in 2012, the group provides free eye exams and glasses to low-income kids in California, using a van outfitted as a mobile optometry clinic. "If you ...

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[Michael Molamphy]

I have had an open door policy to help kids with donated eye exams, for some years, and let a local school district know. We have found a way to get them all eyeglasses when needed. Our Lions club has been helpful too.
We are all fortunate to be in this profession, and I hope all are interested in helping the vision needs in your communities.

Oakland school kids get eye glasses, 'Nerd Power' visit [...] make that 56. Most of them have suffered from poor vision for years, but their parents can't afford, or are too swamped working multiple jobs, to arrange eye exams and buy frames. Founded in 2012, the group provides free eye exams and glasses to low-income kids in California, using a van outfitted as a mobile optometry clinic. "If you ...

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