Donate used glasses to be recycled and redistributed across the globe during the back-to-school season! Drop-off locations are available from August 24th to September 25th across the University of Iowa campuses and clinics.

Donation boxes are available at the following locations:

• Ophthalmology Clinic at UIHC Medical Center University (1 PFP)

• UI Optical at Iowa River Landing Level 2

• Office of Student Affairs and Curriculum (OSAC) at the Medical Education Research Facility (MERF 1216)

• Iowa Memorial Union Welcome Center (Room 172)

What does "gently used" mean?

The basic guideline we use is the question, “Would I be comfortable giving someone these glasses?” We are in the happy position of having enough donations that we can be a little picky. The following issues immediately disqualify glasses from the catalog:

• Missing one or both temples (sometimes called "arms")

• Missing one or both nose pads

• Missing one or both lenses

• Lenses that are loose or readily fall out

• Lenses with major cracks (more than 1/4" or 1/2 cm)

• Lenses difficult to see through due to scratches or peeling coatings

• Hinges that are non-functioning or missing hardware

• Any sharp points

• Deformation beyond simple repair