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Project SIGHT
Project SIGHT is a program of Durham Tech's Community Health Lab. Developed under the guidance of Durham Tech's Opticianry program, this initiative seeks to help people overcome barriers due to vision deficiencies at no cost.
Our Services
In collaboration with our community partners, Project SIGHT provides:
- Vision Screenings – certified vision screeners through Prevent Blindness North Carolina certification program
- Eye Exams – comprehensive eye exams provided by volunteer optometrists or ophthalmologists
- Prescription eyewear – fitted and dispensed by Opticianry students supervised by NC Licensed
Dispensing Opticians - Education – information about eye development, eye care, and eye safety
Project SIGHT provides services for Durham Tech students, K-12 public and charter schools, community-based organizations, and our current partner organizations; insurance not required.
Need to Warranty Your Glasses?
If you are a previous Project SIGHT recipient and need a replacement pair of glasses, please complete the request form below. Your request will be acknowledged within 7-10 business days.
Complete Warranty Request Form
Our Current Partners
Project SIGHT proudly partners with:
- Essilor Vision Foundation
- In Her Vision
- Shine for Sight Outreach
- City of Medicine Volunteer Medical Corps
- Multiple School Districts across NC
- Durham County Public Health Department
- Samaritan Health Center
- World Relief Durham
- El Centro Hispano
- Multiple shelters and resource centers