Respectacle Partnership & Donations

South Shore Eye Care is excited to announce its participation in the Northwell Health Eye Institute/Hofstra School of Medicine Chapter of ReSpectacle. ReSpectacle is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of the internet to facilitate the redistribution of quality, used eyeglasses to underserved communities worldwide. We will be collecting unused or gently used glasses in our practice through a collection box located in our lobbies. We encourage you to visit www.respectacle.org to learn more and we thank you in advance for your contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions: 

What is ReSpectacle? ReSpectacle is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that uses the power of the internet to facilitate the redistribution of high-quality, donated eyeglasses to underserved individuals & communities worldwide.

Where can I donate gently used glasses? We will be collecting unused or gently used glasses in our practice through a collection box located in our lobbies. 

Does ReSpectacle accept loose or broken glasses? No. We only accept glasses in gently-used condition and selectively process the very best donations we receive. See our Donate page for more information.

For more information about ReSpectacle, visit their website. For more answers to frequently asked questions, visit their FAQ page.