EYE-DAS is an organization dedicated to helping the visually impaired in the San Gabriel Valley. Membership is open to any adult with impaired, partial, or no vision. Sighted individuals are welcome. EYE-DAS encourages those with visual problems to become more independent to be able to lead a more productive and satisfying life.
Information: 626-335-3937 (EYES)
What Does EYE-DAS Mean?
EYE-DAS, an acronym for
EYE Diseases Are Serious is pronounced “Ida’s”
in honor of Ida Fracasse who founded
the organization with her husband Joe in 1975.
What Do We Do?
We provide our members with...
* Social Activities |
* Facilitate the borrowing of vision enhancement technology |
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* Resources, education, & information on vision |
* Opportunities to enable independence & improved quality of life
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* Facilitate the borrowing of vision enhancement technology e.g., Close Circuit Television (CCTV) Reading Devices |
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EYE-DAS welcomes individuals with all types of visual impairments such as:
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Macular Degeneration |
Eye Injuries |
Vascular Diseases (Stroke) |
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Diabetic Retinopathy |
Glaucoma |
Cancer of the Eye |
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RP (Retinitis Pigmentosa) |
Cataracts |
Optic Nerve Disorders |
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Astigmatism |
Myopia |
Cornea Deterioration |
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Retinoblastoma |
ROP-Retinopathy of Prematurity |
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EYE-DAS is NOT a medical facility. We do NOT do eye exams
and We do NOT prescribe glasses
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