Lions Serving New Mexico
Multiple District 40

UNM Hospital Eye Center

The Lions of New Mexico are partnering with UNM Hospital to ensure the success of this new Eye Center. This center will meet the following critical needs in NM communities:

  • Increased exam capacity
  • NM's only opthamology training facility
  • Telemedicine, providing services across the state
  • Research focused on diabetic retinopathy (the leading cause of blindness in people 20-64 years), glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Find out more at http://hospitals.unm.edu/outpt/eyes. To find out how you can help, email Lion Jeff Kriz at jeffkriz@msn.com.

Operation KidSight

The Primary Goal of NM Lions Operation Kidsight is to ensure that every Pre-K and K child (3-5 year old) in NM is screened annually for vision disorders including near sightedness, far sightedness, astigmatism, and other eye problems that can cause amblyopia.Learn more...

Lions Eye Glasses Collection Boxes

 Lions collect used glasses around the state of New Mexico which are then redistributed in places of need throughout the world.  Find a Drop Off Locations

If you are looking for glasses or need vision assistance, please contact your nearest club from the list below.
NM Lions Clubs Websites

Alamogordo Breakfast
Alb. Breakfast
Alb. Rio Grande
Corrales Sandoval Milestone
Deming WildcatsGallup

High Rolls/Mtn ParkMoriarty
Rio Rancho Host
Ruidoso Evening
Ruidoso NoonSanta Fe Capital CitySanta Fe Host

Silver City
Window Rock/Ft. Defiance

Albuquerque Northeast Lions
Sandia Mountain Lions Taos Lions Club
Hobbs Downtown Lions

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Last modified: September 20, 2011