SmartBuyGlasses is dedicated to assisting the greater community at large. We are working in two main areas to assist in the provision of eyeglasses for those in need

Sponsorship of individuals and groups by providing prescription eyeglasses free of charge.

We are always looking for various community groups and or individuals that may be less fortunate than others. These may be people who are in need of eyeglasses but cannot afford them. Alternatively, this may be individuals who show an exceptional discipline for training. Through our sponsorship we want to assist those in need and recognise and those who work hard in developing their talents.

If you are in need of eyeglasses but cannot afford then please email us. If you know of people struggling to get by, wotking hard to make ends meet but in need of eyeglasses please tell us about them. If you are an artist, musician, sportsperson, creator, whatever it may be. If you are working hard to fulfil your goals and ambitions and are not being currently rewarded financially for your efforts but are in need of eyewear please email us.

SmartBuyGlasses recognises our position within the community and provides free prescription eyewear or sunglasses to those in need.

Click here to contact us about our sponsorship program

Within the communities that we live a multitude of social organisations work tirelessely to help those in need. These organisations have the skills to appropriately analyse needs and the resources to be able to implement solutions where necessary. These organisations have the frameworks in place, working directly with people in need.

The SmartBuyGlasses group works effectively by forging links with these organisations by directly providing free prescription eyeglasses to poor people in the developing world. By working with organisations with frameworks already in place SmartBuyglasses can rely on its countless years in the optical industry by putting together global suppliers who also have similar ideals.

Want to learn more about the global need, click here.

Orbis International
http://www.orbis.org/

As part of our regular commitment to NGO’s and Foundations, In March 2008, SBG provided free of charge $10,000 worth of prescription eyeglasses to ORBIS. This $10,000 of prescription eyeglasses came in the form of 100 eyeglasses which were given to a poor rural area (Baotou) in Inner Mongolia. ORBIS was the first organisation to introduce multi-tier pricing for rural eye care services in China. Having an intimate knowledge of the availability and need for eye care services to the poor, ORBIS was an ideal partner allowing SBG to make the most worthy contribution to those genuinely in great need.

The SMG Group was proud to be associated with this years Golf Invitational Tournament 2008 in Sydney this year. The competition has proven to be an ongoing success with over AUD$250,000 being donated since the tournament commenced back in 2004. This year, the ten days of torrential rain cleared on the first day of the tournament and saw 4 days of brilliant sunshine for the 256 players. The finish of the tournament saw the finish of the good weather and saw the rain return as the winning putt was holed. What a week. Great weather, great food, great functions, great golf, great entertainment, and great trophies. SmartBuyGlasses was proud to present the major prizes to the winning females on each day of the tournament. The lucky winners were P. Steinberg (twice), L. Buckley, L. Strachan, and the major tournament voucher was presented to G Hohnen at the Gala Dinner.

SMG is actively seeking relationships with NGO\’s, Foundations and Organisations, not only in the developing world but also in the communities where the bulk of our designer eyeglasses and sunglasses are sold. In Australasia, the UK, across Europe, Nth Sth America….we are interested in communicating with your organisation.

If you work with a NGO, Foundation or Organisation that assists people that are in need of prescription eyeglasses please contact us.

LINKS TO COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT

OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT
www.givingsight.org
Giving Sight restores vision to people in underdeveloped countries where there is no eye care. People are given an eye exam and a pair of glasses, so they can get jobs and care for their families. In a matter of minutes a child can go from being in a school for the blind to attending a regular school and leading a normal life.

SCOJOFOUNDATION
http://www.scojofoundation.com/
The Scojo Foundation has developed a micro enterprise social entrepreneurship system allowing for reading glasses to be accessed more easily in developing countries. Broadening a community’s ability to access reading glasses. The foundation trains low-income men and women living in rural villages to conduct vision screenings within their communities, sell affordable reading glasses, and refer those who require advanced eye care to reputable clinics.

ORBIS International
www.orbis.org
ORBIS International lets doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers volunteer their time by travelling to underdeveloped countries via the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital. There they perform eye surgeries and educate local health professionals about proper eye care and eye health.

The International Centre for Eyecare Education
http://www.icee.org/who_we_are/index.asp
A not-for-profit, non-government organisation that is helping to bring much-needed eye care within reach of people around the world.

Fred Hollows Foundation
http://www.hollows.org.au/
The Fred Hollows Foundation has a vision for a world where no one is needlessly blind, and where Indigenous Australians enjoy the same health and life expectancy as other Australians.

Lions Clubs International?
www.lionsclubs.org
Lions Clubs International Vision Programs collect, clean, and repair used eyeglasses, which are then distributed by Lion volunteers to people who can\'t afford glasses. Donation centers are located throughout the world and are easily accessible.

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
http://www.iapb.org/
VISION 20/20 – the right to sight program

Ophthalmic Care for Undeserved Sectors
www.infocusonline.org
InFOCUS is a non-profit organization with a mission to help disadvantaged people get the eye care and eyeglasses they need to lead healthy and productive lives.

Adaptive Eyecare
http://www.adaptive-eyecare.com/
A UK research based organization creating adaptive ophthalmic lenses for the developing world.

Helen Keller International
http://www.hki.org/
The world is full of trouble, but as long as we have people undoing trouble, we have a pretty good world. -- Helen Keller

One World Sight Project
http://www.owsp.org/
Establishment of independent, effective, sustainable national ophthalmic health care delivery systems in developing nations.

VOSH International
http://www.vosh.org/
Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity

Victorian College of Optometry/Victorian Eyecare Service
http://www.vco.org.au/home.htm
This Australian Government Service provides optometry care at nominal cost for persons who hold a pensioner concession card or health care card.

The Cancer Council Australia\’s Eye Protection Statement
http://www.cancer.org.au/cancersmartlifestyle/SunSmart/sunsmart/eyeprotection.htm
This explains the Australian Standard which classifies sunglasses and fashion glasses based on the amount of UV radiation that passes through the lenses. It also covers eye protection in the workplace, the importance of children wearing good quality sunglasses and protection levels offered by prescription glasses.

Australian Radiation and Nuclear Protection Safety Authority http://www.arpansa.gov.au/uvrg/rginfo_p7.html
Learn about the UV protection factor and what the PF means in SPF.

The Economic Impact and Cost of Vision Loss in Australia
http://cera.unimelb.edu.au/publications/clear_insight.html
How much is Vision Loss directly costing the Australian economy?

CEE/AHMRC NSW Aboriginal Eye and Visioncare Program, Australia
http://www.cababstractsplus.org/google/abstract.asp?AcNo=20053016826
An astounding 50% of blindness and 70% of vision impairment in Australia is caused by conditions that are said to be preventable or treatable.