The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington accepts new and gently used, unbroken eyeglasses and sunglasses.
Your donated eyewear may be:
- Used at our Eyeglasses Clinic
- Sent to the Lions Eyeglasses Recycling Center of Northern Virginia, or
- Sold through POB’s Look Again Resale Shops, supporting our community programs.
Celebrity Specs®
POB also collects pairs of glasses for Celebrity Specs®, a unique fundraising and awareness initiative featuring eyewear and autographed photos donated by well-known personalities. Many of these items are auctioned at POB’s fundraising events in support of our sight-saving programs.
Click here to view a list of participating celebrities. If you know a celebrity who may be interested in contributing, please encourage them to contact us.
Donation Guidelines
When deciding what to donate, a good rule of thumb is: “Would your family or friends find this item useful if you passed it on to them?“
We accept:
- Eyeglasses and sunglasses (prescription or non-prescription)
- Eyeglass cases
Please ensure items are:
- Clean and free of stains, residue, or debris
- Functional, with both lenses and frames intact
- Unbroken and ready for reuse
We are unable to accept contact lenses.
You can also make a meaningful impact on our sight-saving mission by donating through the Donate link below.
How to Donate
Donate by Mail (Preferred):
Mail-in donations are the easiest way to support our work.
- Click here to complete and print the required donation form and shipping label here.
- This location accepts deliveries via USPS, UPS, and FedEx only.
- In-person drop-offs are not accepted at this address.
- Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to offer prepaid shipping labels.
Official Donation Drop-Off Locations:
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Look Again Resale Shops
- 900 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- 3716 Howard Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
- We are unable to accept large donations (30+ pairs) at these sites. Please contact us for assistance.
Lions Eyeglasses Recycling Center of Northern Virginia (lercnova.org)
- Mason District Government Center Office, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
- Donations may be dropped off 24/7 in the lobby bin.
Community Collection Sites:
Community collection sites may have limited hours or restrictions on accepting eyeglass donations. Please contact the location in advance to confirm drop-off availability and instructions. For large donations (30+ pairs), please contact us, as community collection sites cannot accommodate them.
- Bradley Hills Elementary School – 8701 Hartsdale Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20817
- Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church Nursery School – 6601 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817
- Davis Library – 6400 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817
- Denchfield Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. – 5950 Ager Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782
- Edmonds Opticians – 4611 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816
- Eye Doctors of Washington – 2 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 230, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
- Jewish Day School – 1901 E Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20852
- Julius West Middle School – 651 Great Falls Road, Rockville, MD 20850
- Lilly Magilly’s Cupcakery – 220 Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
- MyEyeDr. – 7915 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854
- Nordstrom (at Westfield Mall) – 7111 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817 (Donations should be brought to the first-floor service bar)
- Patio Salon – 16309 Batchellors Forest Road, Olney, MD 20832
- PJ’s Sports – 10422 Auto Park Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
- The Primary Day School – 7300 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
- Thomas W. Pyle Middle School – 6311 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817
- Walt Whitman High School – 7100 Whittier Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817
