Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital in Loresho runs a program that accepts pre‑owned glasses, fits them with new prescription lenses and distributes the finished spectacles at no cost to patients who lack the means to buy eyewear.

To donate, first gather any frames you no longer use, even if the lenses are scratched or no longer match your prescription, as the hospital’s optical team can replace them.

Next, travel to the hospital’s location on Kaptagat Road in the Loresho suburb of Nairobi and hand the spectacles to staff at the Optical Unit reception desk.

Hospital staff will sort the frames, fit them with new lenses and add them to the inventory of free glasses that are later given to patients who cannot afford corrective eyewear.

The initiative, highlighted by environmentalist Claire Nasike on X, aims to keep usable frames out of landfills while lowering the cost of providing vision correction to underserved communities.

Access to clear vision improves a person’s ability to work, learn and navigate daily life, making the donation programme a practical way for Nairobi residents to support community health.