by Website Administrator | Mar 22, 2023 | Advocacy, Big Data Project, Education, Eye Health, Impact, Palmetto Vision Alliance, Research
The Big Data Project Phase I report provides county-level data on the rate of blindness and low vision among people aged 65 years and older. These briefings also elucidate the rate of chronic conditions, quality of life, and disability among older people with and...
by Website Administrator | Oct 13, 2022 | Advocacy, Education, Events, Eye Health, Press Releases
Columbia, SC – World Sight Day is October 13, 2022, a day to focus the world’s attention on the importance of eye care. Nearly everyone on the planet will experience an eye health issue in their lifetime, however, more than a billion people worldwide do not have...
by Website Administrator | Sep 9, 2022 | Affordable Eye Surgery Program, Donor Impact Spotlights, Eye Exam Program, Eye Health, Eyeglasses Program, Press Releases, Regional Updates, Upstate, Vision Technology Program
Greenville, SC – The Greenville Health Authority has awarded a $10,000 Healthy Greenville, Too grant to Lions Vision Services for its Envision Greenville project. Envision Greenville is a comprehensive approach to vision health that provides individuals living at or...
by Website Administrator | Sep 7, 2022 | Affordable Eye Surgery Program, Donor Impact Spotlights, Eye Health, Impact, Press Releases
Columbia, SC – A vision for expanded eyecare and innovative partnerships in South Carolina is coming into focus thanks to a 3-year grant from the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation (“the Foundation”) for the Vision for South Carolina Program. This...
by Website Administrator | Jul 7, 2022 | Affordable Eye Surgery Program, Donor Impact Spotlights, Eye Health, Impact, Midlands, Press Releases, Regional Updates
Columbia, SC – Lions Vision Services (LVS) has been awarded a $50,000 Connected Communities grant by Central Carolina Community Foundation. The grant will fund LVS’ Envision the Midlands program focused on expanding access to an innovative solution to vision health...
by Website Administrator | Jun 2, 2022 | Affordable Eye Surgery Program, Donor Impact Spotlights, Eye Health, Eyeglasses Program, Lowcountry, Press Releases, Regional Updates, Vision Technology Program
Summerville, SC – Lions Vision Services is continuing and expanding its work to end blindness in poverty in Dorchester County. Eyeglasses, eye surgery, vision technology, and vision screenings are available for free to Dorchester County residents who have total...
