CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.—Optometry Cares—The AOA Foundation has announced that ABB Optical Group, in recognition of the company’s 25th anniversary, intends to match all donations up to $25,000 now through Dec. 31 to support the philanthropic and charitable organization in making an even larger impact in the quality of life for Americans seeking vision care.

“At ABB, we believe in giving back to those in need and supporting causes that have a proven impact,” said ABB Optical Group’s CEO, Angel Alvarez. "We invite everyone in the optometry industry to join us in supporting Optometry Cares—The AOA Foundation’s mission of expanding eye health and vision care access to everyone in the United States.”

The ABB Optical Group matching gift will help bolster AOA members’ contributions to ensure support of valuable Optometry Cares programs, such as: InfantSEE, Healthy Eyes, Healthy People, Vision USA, Camp Courage: A Helen Keller Experience, Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief, Endowment and Scholarship Funds, National Optometry Hall of Fame and the Archives & Museum.

“This generous gift provides a unique opportunity for donors who would like to make a contribution to Optometry Cares, as their donations will have ‘more bang for their buck’ and make an even bigger impact for communities in greatest need of eyecare,” said T. Joel Byars, OD, Optometry Cares president. “I hope all my colleagues will support our profession’s charity of choice and help give the gift of sight this holiday season.”