EYECARE experts have collected hundreds of unwanted glasses to help improve the lives of those in developing countries.
Since January, generous residents have been handing in their old pairs of glasses to Specsavers in The Grove Centre, Witham.
They have been donated to international sight charity Vision Aid Overseas to benefit those in need across Africa.
The charity will recycle the glasses and the proceeds from the reusable parts will be put towards establishing vision centres, training local eyecare professionals and providing outreach services to isolated communities.
Jennifer Bowen, store director, has been championing the appeal in store.
He said: "Like us, our customers are huge supporters of the work of VAO. Something as simple as dropping your old specs in our collection bucket can really make a difference to someone’s quality of life – it’s as simple as that.
"At this rate, we’re on target to collect more than 1,000 pairs by the end of the year, so if you’d like to contribute, just pop by the shopping centre."
To donate your old glasses visit Specsavers at Unit 4 in The Grove Centre, Witham.
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