The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation in Cincinnati, OH, is dedicated to preserving and enhancing vision. Their mission is to support programs that foster a lifetime of good vision through community outreach, education, and research.
Through their Dr. Richard S. Kerstine Vision Outreach Program, the foundation provides free vision screenings and eye health lectures to over 11,000 uninsured individuals in need. Volunteer doctors have donated over 900 hours to serve at vision clinics, offering free prescription glasses and diagnosing serious eye diseases in over 1,000 adults.
The foundation prioritizes education by offering continuing education programs for healthcare professionals, including doctors of optometry, ophthalmic technicians, and RNs. Additionally, they fund research projects aimed at developing new treatments and potential cures for various eye diseases, with over $50,000 in IGNITE Grants awarded to date.
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