Free Eye Screenings Will Draw Community to Pasadena Lions Club Event

The Pasadena Host Lions Club will provide free vision screenings and prescription glasses this Saturday, April 26, at their annual VisionFest, a service accessible to anyone regardless of residence.

“Free Vision Services: All Are Welcomed!” said Lion Donna Pomerantz, Club Secretary. “The Pasadena Host Lions Club 2025 VisionFest is a few days away and everyone is welcome no matter where you reside.”

Pomerantz emphasized the event’s inclusivity.

“This is our Flagship vision event every year. We will be seeing people from within the greater Pasadena community and beyond!”

“We will do eye screenings and dispensing glasses, all at no cost to those we will serve,” she continued. “We will have people who are native Spanish language speakers to assist those in need as well. We are pleased to welcome ‘ALL.'”

The Salvation Army Tabernacle at 960 E. Walnut Street in Pasadena will host the event at their facility. The event will start at 9 a.m. and continue until  1 p.m. Attendance operates strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

“We are thankful to the Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle Corps. for their welcoming location to hold Vision Fest,” Pomerantz added.

Event materials clarify the scope of services:

“The vision screening is not meant to replace a comprehensive eye examination and refraction that can be obtained through a doctor’s office. Instead, the screening is designed to assess for occular health concerns and provide a usable pair of refurbished eyeglasses until further professional services and ophthalmic materials are obtained.”

The initiative depends heavily on community participation.

“And we will never forget the many people who collect and donate Glasses to us for our sorting and cleaning service so that we can Hold these events, with California Lions Friends in Sight being the final Resting place, right before they are given to those in need to give The gift of sight!” Pomerantz said.

Beyond screenings and glasses, attendees can access information about free vision surgery resources. The event welcomes all individuals, regardless of residence.

For inquiries, community members can call or text (626) 765-7154 or email pasadenahostlionsclub@gmail.com.