Lions Vision and Sight Programs

Lions Clubs International is often named in short, LCI. The official name of LCI is actually The International Association of Lions Clubs.

LCI is an international service organization with a very broad spectrum of services. The permanent motto is "WE SERVE."
The most important categories of Lions services is the Vision and Sight Programs. Among Lions members, this is also generically known as Sight First Programs.

In 1925, Helen Keller challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness" during the association's international convention. Today, Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired. Lions demonstrate their commitment to sight conservation through eyeglass recycling, sight partnerships and countless other sight services.
The Lions ambitious SightFirst Program has restored sight through cataract surgeries, prevented serious vision loss and improved eye care services for hundreds of millions of adults and children. To continue and expand this effort, Lions have launched Campaign SightFirst II, with a goal of raising at least US$150 million.