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Saving Sight.
Changing Lives.

providing free vision services to Utah communities since 1955.
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Who We Are

Friends for Sight works passionately each day to save sight and change lives.

About Friends for Sight

Latest Announcement

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JOB OPENING!

1. Part-Time Preschool Vision Screening Coordinator – Northern Utah

 

 

Upcoming Events

27 Apr
Mexican Consulate Health Fair
Date Apr 27, 2024 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
27 Apr
Molina Healthcare/Centro Hispano Children's Day HF
Apr 27, 2024 10:00 am - 01:00 pm
27 Apr
YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Apr 27, 2024 10:00 am - 01:00 pm
29 Apr
St. Joseph Elementary
Apr 29, 2024 08:30 am - 11:00 am
30 Apr
Tender Years
Apr 30, 2024 09:00 am - 10:00 am

Get Involved

Donate Volunteer Schedule a Screening

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While renewing your driver license or vehicle registration, please donate $2 to Friends for Sight.

67 Years of Impact...

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0.5 million +
people have received services from FFS
0,860
students screened
0,166
preschool children screened
0,552
free exams and glasses given

Eye Health Awareness

Each month we highlight eye health and safety issues by providing information about eye safety, threats to vision and available community resources. 

SEE MORE WAYS

What is a Cataract?

A cataract occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy due to the abnormal clumping of proteins.

Did You Know?

  • Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide
  • You can get cataracts in one eye or both eyes — but they do not spread from one eye to the other
  • By age 80, most people either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery
  • Cataract surgery is one of the most common operations in the United States