Eyecare Republic (ECR) has announced the establishment of a new partnership with Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) for 2025.
Under the agreement, Eyecare Republic will provide in-kind promotional support of OGS and its mission through its media channels including Optometry 411 and ECR Newsletter, as well as via the company’s social media accounts and website. The agreement with Eye Care Republic will help further OGS’s mission of eradicating preventable blindness and vision impairment around the world.
ABOUT EYECARE REPUBLIC
Eyecare Republic is an independent national optometric alliance founded by optometrists. The company’s goal is to bring independent eyecare practitioners (ECPs) into the network to provide them with the tools they need to grow their practice while giving them choice in vendor partnership. Eyecare Republic curates its partners based on need, not on corporate agenda. The organization aims for practice differentiation, and strives to bring those products and services to its members that will ensure their success as practice owners. There is no cost to join ECR.
“This partnership represents a natural extension of Eyecare Republic’s core values and our unwavering dedication to making vision care accessible to all,” said Janice Dody, President and COO of Eyecare Republic. “Together, we’re working toward a future where geography and economics don’t determine whether someone can see clearly.”
“We are thrilled to have Eyecare Republic as a partner in our efforts to end preventable blindness and vision impairment around the world,” said OGS’s Executive Director Donna J. Mikulecky. “The company shares our commitment to a world in which everyone, everywhere, has access to eye care. Its support will help us continue to expand awareness about what we do, and to continue to build a community of optometry professionals passionate about giving the gift of sight to those in need.”
“Partnering with Optometry Giving Sight,” added Dody, “aligns perfectly with our mission at Eyecare Republic. Their proven track record of delivering sustainable eye care solutions to underserved communities makes them an ideal partner.”
Optometry Giving Sight is a non-profit organization that raises funds from optometrists, optometry practices, and optometry-related businesses and corporations to award grants for sustainable, impactful projects that expand the profession and improve access to vision care in underserved areas of the world. During the last 20 years, OGS has: awarded more than 200 grants for primary eye care services for more than 15 million people; funded the training of more than 14,000 optometrists and eye care personnel; established more than 200 vision centers in underserved areas; and served individuals of all ages in more than 50 countries.
