National optical retailer’s donation to EyeCare4Kids helps provide free eye exams and glasses to children in low-income communities statewide
YUMA, Ariz., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of World Sight Day on Oct. 9, Dallas-based leading national optical retailer Eyemart Express, known for affordable eyewear and same-day service, is donating nearly $100,000 worth of new frames and glasses accessories to EyeCare4Kids. The Arizona nonprofit organization provides free eye exams and glasses to children in low-income communities across the state.
This contribution of 834 frames and 2,001 eyewear accessories will help thousands of children in the Grand Canyon State gain access to clear vision, giving them the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
“Far too many children in underserved communities struggle in school simply because they cannot see clearly,” says Maggie Cline, CEO of EyeCare4Kids. “This generous donation from Eyemart Express helps us break down barriers for these kids, ensuring they have the same opportunities as their peers to learn, grow, and thrive.”
EyeCare4Kids provides free vision screenings, comprehensive eye exams, and glasses to children who otherwise may not have access to care. Since its founding in 2001, the nonprofit has provided over 500,000 vision care services to families in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Africa, removing a significant barrier to education and health care for children in low-income households.
Eyemart Express has a long-standing commitment to improving people’s lives through vision health in local communities. The retailer partners with nonprofit groups across the country to bridge gaps in essential eye care for underserved communities.
“At Eyemart Express, we believe that everyone deserves the gift of clear vision,” says Eyemart Express Co-President and General Counsel Jason Shanks. “We are proud to support EyeCare4Kids in their mission to bring critical eye care services to Arizona children, and we hope this donation is just the start of unlocked possibilities for them.”
For more about EyeCare4Kids’ work in Arizona, visit their website. Learn more about Eyemart Express’ community initiatives here.
About Eyemart Express
Eyemart Express is more than just a local eye care provider—we are eye care experts embedded in the fabric of our local communities. Doctor-founded in 1990, we have a team that has grown alongside our customers and their families, bringing quality and accessible eye care services to each town we serve. Deep partnerships with local optometrists, on-site technicians, and in-house labs enable us to deliver over 80% of glasses in one hour in our 263 stores nationwide. We offer a seamless blend of the latest technology, comprehensive eye care, and genuine human connection to deliver glasses that are “Made Today, Shipped Tomorrow” to any location in the U.S. Eyemart Express is a VSP Vision™ company, and ranks among the top optical retailers in the country with its family of brands: Vision 4 Less, Visionmart Express, and Eyewear Express. For more information about Eyemart Express, visit eyemartexpress.com.
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