US Vision Program Archives

Almond Miller: Saving Sight during the Pandemic in Fort Worth, Texas

Almond Miller, regional manager for Helen Keller Intl’s US Vision Program relocated with her family to Fort Worth during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic to build out the state’s vision screening infrastructure.

A woman looks into a mirror while trying on eyeglass frames

Looking Bravely: The power of a simple pair of eyeglasses

Kindal Adams of our New Jersey vision program shares how the COVID-19 pandemic has opened up new opportunities to reach communities in need.

Looking Bravely: COVID-19 and Vision Care in New York City Schools

Tonya Suer, New York Vision Program Manager, discusses how “stay-at-home” measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 will affect children’s ability not only to see, but also to learn.

Free Glasses to New Jersey Schoolkids

Today, Helen Keller International and Vision To Learn presented free glasses to more than 110 K to 8th grade Jersey City students at Frank R. Conwell Middle School.

A Milestone in Vision Care

On February 4, Helen Keller International delivered its two millionth free U.S. vision screening at an after-school program run by our long-time partner Children’s Aid in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City.

Meet our visionaries

We’d like to introduce you to some of the amazing VISIONARIES who are part of our mission to help people see new possibilities and realize their potential.

Phan Trong Minh Ouyet wearing a phoropter

Opticians with a Mission to Improve Sight in their Community

On a recent Thursday afternoon, the optic shop in Quoc Oai district on the outer edge of Hanoi was a hive of activity.

Kathy Spahn Joins TOMS Panel to Share the Power of Partnerships

Helen Keller International was proud to participate in The Power of Partnership, a panel discussion that brought NGO leaders together to reflect on ways in which working together can magnify impact.

TOMS Employee Writes about Giving Sight with Helen Keller U.S. Vision Program

Socially responsible retailer TOMS is best known for shoes, but their “One for One” philosophy also extends to glasses. For every pair of sunglasses purchased, money is donated to one of their Sight Giving Partners to restore the sight of a person in need.