Throughout the year, eyeglasses and hearing aids no longer being used, are collected by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club and sent overseas to Lions International-operated sight clinics. After a vision test, each patient receives prescription-appropriate lenses and frames at no cost. The goal: To improve lives through good vision and to prevent blindness.

Collection boxes for eyeglasses and hearing aids can be found year round at the following locations:

• Wilton Mall, Route 50, inside, near Lenscrafters; large mailbox painted yellow and blue
• Dr. Edwin Davison, 1 West Ave., Saratoga Springs
• Saratoga Vision, 95 West Ave., Saratoga Springs
• Bay Optical, 414 Maple Ave. (Route 9), Saratoga Springs
• Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs
• Adirondack Trust Co., 473 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and all branches
• Wise Building, 60 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs, first floor, near elevator
• Clements Insurance, 28 Clinton St., Saratoga Springs
• Burke/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs
• Family Vision, 205 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs
• Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs
• Saratoga Hospital, Church Street, Saratoga Springs, ground floor, near cafeteria
• Larkin Commercial Properties, 3 Winners Circle, Albany, in lobby
• Saratoga Hearing, 414 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs
• YMCA, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs

* Donate a pair of eyeglasses or a hearing aid to any of the Saratoga Springs Lions Clubs’ Casino Nights and receive free admission.