EyeVan

The mobile eyeVan was created to assist the Eyes on Wheels team in providing free community vision clinics.

The van equipped with medical technology to provide eye exams, screenings, and treatments for people in underserved communities.

04/23/2026

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, we partnered with Health Athletes and Opening Eyes to provide vision screenings at Carnegie Mellon University’s Special Olympics. Led by Clinical Director Dr.Jessica Glass, CORAP coordinated volunteer recruitment and managed equipment logistics to make this event possible.

We’re so grateful for our incredible volunteers—from undergraduate students to medical students to UPMC employees—who showed up to support these athletes and make a real impact 👁️✨

Keep a look out for more opportunities to volunteer with us!

04/13/2026

Volunteers needed for Special Olympics on April 18th! 💙

The Opening Eyes® program provides non-dilated vision screenings, refractions, and prescription eyewear for Special Olympics athletes—help make a real impact!

📍 Carnegie Mellon University – Cohon University Center 📅 April 18, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

How to sign up: • Create a volunteer account @ https://portals.specialolympics.org/ • Go to the Online Portal • Click “Sign up for an Event” • Select “2026 Western Spring Sectional” • Enter keyword: HA 2026 • Choose your discipline & sign up • Check your email to confirm registration

We’re looking for: Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Opticians, Technicians, Students, Residents, Lab Techs, and Lions Club members

Come be part of something meaningful and help support these incredible athletes!🏅

04/08/2026

Be part of something bigger - volunteer with the Special Olympics! 👁️💙

This opportunity supports athletes through vision care that can make a real difference on and off the field. Your skills can help promote inclusion, confidence, and lifelong wellness.

Use the link to register: https://www.specialolympics.org/programs/united-states/pennsylvania

03/31/2026

Healthcare Volunteers Needed! 👁️

Be part of something meaningful with Special Olympics Pennsylvania! They’re looking for eye care professionals—including optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and more—to help support athletes and make a real impact.

📍 Cohon University Center at Carnegie Mellon University
📅 April 18, 2026

Your expertise can help change lives—one athlete at a time. 💙

🔗 Use the link to learn more and sign up!

02/23/2026

👁️ Community Vision Day is back!

This past weekend, the University of Pittsburgh Department of Ophthalmology came together for another successful Community Vision Day, providing free eye exams and essential healthcare services to both insured and uninsured community members.

A special highlight of the event was the distribution of hygiene kits made possible through the combined contributions of the Department of Ophthalmology and the Brother's Brother Foundation With generous support from both organizations—and hands-on participation from department members—each kit was thoughtfully assembled to include essential items that promote the health, dignity, and well-being of our community.

We’re inspired by the dedication, teamwork, and compassion of everyone involved—reminding us all of the power of coming together to make a meaningful difference. Thank you to all who contributed to this impactful day!

02/04/2026

The EyeVan is more than a vehicle—it’s access, prevention, and care on wheels. 👁️🚐 By bringing eye exams and screenings directly into neighborhoods, the EyeVan helps catch vision issues early and removes barriers to care. Following the EyeVan means supporting healthier communities, clearer futures, and vision care where it’s needed most. 💙

12/29/2025

Did you know...
That the first online textbook about the retina, webvision, is now at Pitt?
It is an internationally recognized source of retinal information.

Check it out at www.webvision.pitt.edu

12/08/2025

✨ What an incredible day at the UPMC Vision Institute!

This weekend marked first-ever Community Vision Day, which had people coming from across Pittsburgh and surrounding communities to receive free eye exams, new glasses, screenings, and vital vision care services — no cost, no barriers. 👓💜

None of this would have been possible without our remarkable volunteers — clinicians, staff, students, and community partners who dedicated their time and expertise to help others regain, protect, and maintain their sight. Your compassion is what makes events like this truly life-changing. 👁️✨
UPMC Pitt School of Medicine Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh

11/04/2025

Some amazing highlights from Mission of Mercy! 👓💜

On October 24–25, Pittsburgh’s eye care community came together to support our neighbors in need — and the impact was incredible. We prescribed and ordered 645 pairs of glasses, diagnosed degenerative eye diseases, and connected patients with follow-up care at our upcoming Community Vision Day on December 6.

In total, we served 390 Pittsburghers on Friday and 388 on Saturday — but behind every number is an individual whose life was changed through restored vision and compassionate care. 💫

10/07/2025

Storytime: Living with vision loss isn’t always what people expect.

For many, it’s not total blindness—it’s struggling with everyday things like reading a menu, recognizing faces, or navigating new places, even with glasses or contacts.

Vision impairment changes daily life in ways you might not see at first glance.

Want to learn more about what it really means? Visit www.ophthalmology.pitt.edu

09/30/2025

👁️🚐 New to Facebook! Meet the EyeVan—a mobile eye health clinic bringing free vision care directly to the community. Follow along to see where we’re headed next, and reach out to learn how you can join us at an upcoming clinic for a free eye exam!
Pitt Ophthalmology/UPMCVisionInstitute

09/26/2025

Meet the mobile eyeVan—a doctor’s office on wheels 🚐👓. Donated to EEF in 2023 by the Brother’s Brother Foundation, the eyeVan helps Dr. Jake Waxman and the Eyes on Wheels team bring free vision clinics to communities across the Pittsburgh region.

Fully equipped with the technology needed for exams, screenings, and treatments, the eyeVan is here to make eye care more accessible for those who need it most. 💙

Address

1622 Locust Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15219

Telephone

+14126255415

Website

http://www.eyeandear.org/eyes-on-wheels/

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