A fifth grade boy visited our clinic in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico with his grandmother last month. He was unable to read or write and moved through the room quietly, withdrawn, and with his head down. Dr. Farrell spent a few minutes chatting with him in Spanish, trying to help him feel at ease. But the boy stayed tense, avoiding eye contact. When the exam began, the reason for his downcast face and body language became clear. The boy had an extremely high prescription of plus 12

Join Hope Alliance for a Life-Changing Vision Expedition to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, February 27 – March 9, 2026 Step beyond the ordinary and become part of something bigger than yourself on a transformative journey to Guatemala. From the colonial charm of Antigua to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Atitlán , this expedition offers a unique blend of service, cultural immersion and adventure. The Guatemala Experience: Start in Antigua: Begin your journey in the stunning city

If you’ve ever joined a Hope Alliance expedition to Santiago Atitlán, chances are you’ve seen a bustling clinic unfold like magic. Behind...

Hope Alliance is looking for compassionate, detail-oriented individuals to join our incredible team of clinic volunteers right here in...

by, Amy Eskind Vision can absolutely be bolstered by the food in your diet. In fact, eating the right foods may stave off or stop the...

For Dr. Rich Humpherys, optometry has never just been a job—it’s practically a superpower. With little more than a retinoscope and a...

When we think about vision loss, we often focus on the physical challenges—difficulty reading, driving, or recognizing faces. But the...

Hope Alliance is excited to share the news of a corporate partnership with Snap Finance, a company renowned for its commitment to...

But you'll need to attend our Sunnies for Sight event on March 14th to find out! Hope Alliance is excited to share that we are moving...

Great news from Hope Alliance! We’re excited to announce that through a generous grant from Summit County (Utah) we are taking our vision...

Since 2017, Scott Farrell, OD, has been a dedicated volunteer optometrist with Hope Alliance, providing free eye care to underserved...

At Hope Alliance, we are thrilled to introduce the 2025 class of trained volunteers who are now ready to assist at our Vision Clinic in...

Hope Alliance, in partnership with Eye Corp, celebrated a remarkable success during a seven-day eye clinic held in the villages near...

From a career as an Army officer to the early days of a grassroots humanitarian organization, Scott Marlin is quite familiar with working...

Hope Alliance is seeking funding for specific optometric equipment needed for our clinics.  You can play a critical part in our...

Hope Alliance's clinics are nearly entirely operated by volunteers. Our highly trained and experienced eye doctors dedicate their skills...

Early May 2024 marked a collaboration of community focused organizations.  Rotary International's mission is "Service Above Self", and so...

“Glasses aren’t just good for your eyes. They can be a boon to income, too”, Gabrielle Emanuel wrote in a recent NPR report on how giving...

An out-of-the-blue invitation nearly 15 years ago changed the course of Dell Fuller’s life. Would he be interested in joining an...

We want to share the success of our most recent vision expedition to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, marking our 12th annual vision clinic for...