Screenings
Friends for Sight is committed to the health and safety of the people we serve, our volunteers and our staff by following all state, federal and CDC guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19.
We are currently providing curbside services for free vision screenings at our main office and vision clinics, as well as access to our exams and glasses program by appointment. Please call 801-524-2020 for an appointment.
Contact us for details, or fill out the Schedule Screening form.
SightFest
Working with local school districts, SIGHTFEST will provide day-long events offering free eye exams and glasses to children whose families cannot afford vision care and do not qualify for other programs like Medicaid.
Get Involved
Check the Box
While renewing your drivers license or vechicle registration, please check the box for Friends for Sight. Learn More »
Eye Health Awareness
-
Make Eye Health a New Year's Resolution!
Start the new year on the right note by learning about glaucoma and about what you do to reduce your risk of developing this disease! This January, National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Friends for Sight wants to encourage Utah residents to have a comprehensive dilated eye exam before the age of 40, which can help catch glaucoma and other diseases early.
Glaucoma can cause blindness Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness. In the next 25 years the number of individuals affected by glaucoma in the U.S. is expected to reach 6 million.
Glaucoma can strike anyone But some people are at higher risk than others, such as older adults, African American and Hispanic populations, diabetics, and people with a family history of glaucoma.
Glaucoma can be silent Many of the 3.5 million Americans that have glaucoma are unaware they have the disease, since visual loss does not happen until the disease is advanced.
Read Article
