donating contact lenses

[Caropooh]

Does anyone know of a group that will accept contact lenses to give to people that need, but can't afford them? I have 6-8 boxes of disposable ones that I'd like to donate to somewhere rather than just toss them. I had LASIK surgery last year and don't need them any more. I know the Lion's Club does frames, but I don't believe they do contacts.

 

[Uncle Remus]

Call your local Aids Resource Center, they can use stuff like this since their clients have to spend so much on meds, this would help someone save some $$

 

[Bob Slydell]

I can't imagine they're something you can donate to anyone. They're a prescription item, not something that's transferable to someone else.

 

[Sleepy]

It's a nice idea, but in reality, I would think a person who could not afford to purchase contacts could also not afford the contact lens exam and the cost of daily solutions and cleaning supplies.

 

[drgnfly30]

Sell them on Ebay... I've seen them listed before....

 

[Muffin]

I returned a couple of unopened boxes of contacts to Sam's CLub after I had my lasik surgery last year. They took them back with no problem.

 

[crazy4disney01]

They will take contacts back as long as the boxes aren't opened. With 6-8 boxes you could buy yourself something nice.