November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Independent Christian ChurchRestoringVisionRestoringVision expands access to vision screenings and eyeglasses through global health partnerships, community outreach, training resources,…Independent Christian Church · Missions
RestoringVision
RestoringVision — Organization Profile RestoringVision is a global nonprofit committed to creating equitable access to vision screening and near-vision eyeglasses for people living in poverty. Founded in 2003 by Mark Sachs, the organization addresses presbyopia, an age-related decline in near…
RestoringVision — Organization Profile RestoringVision is a global nonprofit committed to creating equitable access to vision screening and near-vision eyeglasses for people living in poverty. Founded in 2003 by Mark Sachs, the organization addresses presbyopia, an age-related decline in near vision that can often be corrected with a simple pair of reading glasses. RestoringVision describes its goal as creating a world where everyone who needs eyeglasses has them. The organization is based in San Francisco, California, with operations connected to Lockbourne, Ohio, and serves communities in more than 150 countries worldwide. Its work reaches people across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and other regions where access to eye care and affordable eyeglasses is limited. RestoringVision especially focuses on…
RestoringVision — Organization Profile
RestoringVision is a global nonprofit committed to creating equitable access to vision screening and near-vision eyeglasses for people living in poverty. Founded in 2003 by Mark Sachs, the organization addresses presbyopia, an age-related decline in near vision that can often be corrected with a simple pair of reading glasses. RestoringVision describes its goal as creating a world where everyone who needs eyeglasses has them.
The organization is based in San Francisco, California, with operations connected to Lockbourne, Ohio, and serves communities in more than 150 countries worldwide. Its work reaches people across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and other regions where access to eye care and affordable eyeglasses is limited. RestoringVision especially focuses on people living on less than $2 a day.
RestoringVision operates through two primary programs: the Global Access Program and the Community Outreach Program. The Global Access Program is its largest program, working with global health and humanitarian NGOs, governments, and social enterprises to deliver vision screenings and eyeglasses in low- and middle-income countries. These projects may be integrated into clinics, health fairs, mobile clinics, pop-up vision camps, or broader eye-care services.
The Community Outreach Program equips nonprofits, churches, mission groups, and individuals with affordable eyeglasses so vision care can be included in medical trips, faith-based missions, and underserved community outreach. Through this program, partners can order near-vision eyeglasses, protective eyewear, sunglasses, and related resources for use in local and international service settings.
RestoringVision also provides partner training and resources for vision screenings and reading-glasses distribution. These resources support organizations that need practical guidance for dispensing reading glasses safely and effectively. The organization’s wider advocacy work places eye health within global health, education, livelihood, and poverty-reduction conversations, recognizing that clear vision can affect work, learning, independence, and daily life.
People can engage with RestoringVision by donating, becoming a program partner, ordering eyeglasses for mission or outreach use, supporting the Global Access Program, using partner training resources, or sharing the organization’s work with nonprofits, churches, mission teams, health partners, and donors. Its distinct contribution is large-scale vision access through partnerships that connect affordable eyeglasses, vision screenings, global health systems, and community outreach for people who otherwise may not receive basic eye care.
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Independent Christian ChurchEye Doc in a BoxEye Doc in a Box trains Christian mission teams to provide basic vision testing, eyeglasses, and…Independent Christian Church · Missions
Eye Doc in a Box
Eye Doc in a Box — Organization Profile Eye Doc in a Box is a Christian medical missions organization that equips mission teams to provide basic vision care in places where access to professional eye services is limited. The ministry…
Eye Doc in a Box — Organization Profile Eye Doc in a Box is a Christian medical missions organization that equips mission teams to provide basic vision care in places where access to professional eye services is limited. The ministry describes its mission as empowering individuals with the skills and tools needed to provide quality eye care in challenging third-world environments while also offering spiritual aid and sharing the love of Christ. The organization’s core focus is training laypeople and mission teams to conduct eye clinics using the Eye Doc in a Box method of vision testing. Its model is designed for short-term missions and developing-country contexts, where teams may need a practical way to identify whether people need reading…
Eye Doc in a Box — Organization Profile
Eye Doc in a Box is a Christian medical missions organization that equips mission teams to provide basic vision care in places where access to professional eye services is limited. The ministry describes its mission as empowering individuals with the skills and tools needed to provide quality eye care in challenging third-world environments while also offering spiritual aid and sharing the love of Christ.
The organization’s core focus is training laypeople and mission teams to conduct eye clinics using the Eye Doc in a Box method of vision testing. Its model is designed for short-term missions and developing-country contexts, where teams may need a practical way to identify whether people need reading glasses, distance glasses, or other basic support. Eye Doc in a Box states that its broader vision is for vision testing to become a regular part of Christian mission trips.
Eye Doc in a Box is publicly connected with Watkinsville, Georgia, through its mailing address, and its work is directed toward developing countries worldwide. The organization serves churches, mission teams, and communities where people may lack access to eyeglasses and routine vision screening. Its materials also reference global outreach, underserved communities, and medical mission settings where vision care can open doors for both practical service and spiritual encouragement.
The ministry operates through training seminars, refraction kits, and support materials. Its FAQ describes Eye Doc in a Box as an intensive one-day medical missions seminar lasting eight hours. Its services page says teams may request on-site or Zoom training, receive refraction kits after completing training, and purchase material kits that include a mix of eyeglasses and supplies for mission use. The organization emphasizes that its training is focused on the limited scope of eye care typically provided on mission trips, such as prescribing glasses and treating acute infections, rather than comprehensive eye examinations.
A distinctive part of the organization’s approach is combining physical vision care with spiritual support. Eye Doc in a Box describes its services as including training seminars, eye clinics, and spiritual support, with prayer, fellowship, and gospel-centered ministry alongside practical eye care. The organization also points to Dr. David Curtis’ extensive medical mission experience as part of the background for its training model.
People can engage with Eye Doc in a Box by requesting training, refraction kits, material kits, sunglass kits, or supply kits through its contact page. The organization asks mission teams to provide details such as mission trip dates, number of people needing training, and the number of kits needed. Supporters can also give online, donate by mail, or request information about Zelle giving through the contact page.
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