VSP Vision introduces fourth mobile clinic for 70th anniversary events
The new mobile eye care clinic is 40 feet long and is fully equipped with an eye examination room, an eyewear dispensary stocked with frames, and a finishing lab for the production of prescription glasses.
VSP volunteer (right) helps a patient try on new frames at VSP Vision's first event in part of its 70-event tour. Image credit: VSP Vision
In part of its 70th anniversary, VSP Vision has added a new mobile clinic to its VSP Vision Eyes of Hope fleet that will be traveling across the US to bring no-cost eye examinations and prescription glasses to communities in need.1 The organization now touts four mobile clinics in its fleet and will be traveling across the nation in part of VSP’s 70-event tour, according to a news release.
“VSP’s unique business model is designed to reinvest in programs like Eyes of Hope that serve stakeholders, not shareholders,” said VSP Vision President and CEO Michael Guyette in the release. “As we celebrate that 70-year legacy, it was only fitting that we launch our new mobile clinic in our hometown region of Sacramento before setting off to provide more no-cost eye care and eyewear to other communities across the country.”
The new mobile eye care clinic is 40 feet long and is fully equipped with an eye examination room, an eyewear dispensary stocked with frames, and a finishing lab for the production of prescription glasses. The fleet of mobile clinics made its first stop at Women’s Empowerment in Sacramento, California, where 55 women and children received eye care services.1
“Eye health and clear vision play a critical role in helping women and children who are experiencing homelessness overcome barriers to education, employment, and so much more,” said Lisa Culp, executive director of Women’s Empowerment, in the release. “For nearly 20 years, we have been proud to partner with VSP Vision to provide our community with access to much-needed eye care and make a positive impact in their lives.”
VSP Eyes of Hope first participated in a mobile eye care response in 2005 in order to provide disaster relief after Hurricane Katrina. Over the past 20 years, VSP Eyes of Hope has partnered with eye care providers and non-profits in part of over 1300 mobile outreach events and have provided free eye care and eyewear to more than 4 million patients.1
“Annual eye exams are key components to a person’s overall health and well-being and can detect signs of serious health conditions, like diabetes and hypertension, but many people don’t have access to the care they need,” said Stephanie Kirschbaum, OD a VSP network optometrist who has been volunteering for the VSP Eyes of Hopes mobile clinics annually for nearly 15 years, in the release. “It feels great to help patients protect the gift of sight, and their overall health, so they can do the things they love.”
Reference:
VSP Vision continues 70th anniversary celebrations by launching new VSP Eyes of Hope mobile clinic. News release. VSP Vision. March 18, 2025. Accessed March 19, 2025.
