The Lions Vision Research Fund

The Lions Vision Research Fund is a dedicated charity focused on supporting research and rehabilitation efforts to reduce the impact of low vision and blindness. It operates through a partnership with the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, aiming to advance scientific understanding and improve patient care for those affected by vision impairment.

Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center: Advancing Low Vision Care

The Fund’s flagship activity is its support of the Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center at the Wilmer Eye Institute. This centre specialises in low vision research and rehabilitation services, working to minimise disabilities caused by vision loss. It combines cutting-edge scientific research with practical rehabilitation, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with impaired sight.

Mission and Vision

The Fund’s mission is to support research and rehabilitation that reduce the disabilities associated with low vision and blindness. Its vision is to foster advancements that enable people with vision impairment to maintain independence and improve their daily functioning through innovative care and scientific progress.

Main Objectives

• Fund and promote research into causes and treatments of low vision and blindness.
• Support rehabilitation programs that assist individuals in adapting to vision loss.
• Inform and educate Lions members and the public about advances in vision care.
• Collaborate with leading medical institutions to enhance patient outcomes.

Benefiting Groups

The primary beneficiaries are people with low vision and blindness who receive rehabilitation services and support. Additionally, the Fund benefits researchers and clinicians working to develop new treatments, as well as the broader community through improved vision health awareness.

Types of Services or Activities

• Funding vision research projects at the Wilmer Eye Institute.
• Providing rehabilitation services to help individuals adapt to vision loss.
• Organising educational programs and outreach to Lions members and the public.
• Supporting fellowships for specialists in low vision care and research.