Pacific Vision Foundation

Pacific Vision Foundation Pacific Vision Foundation aims to foster the highest level of eye care services to all, irrespective of their financial status.

Pacific Vision Foundation was founded in 1977 with the mission to prevent blindness and to improve vision for those who see imperfectly by fostering the highest level of eye care for the public. This is to be accomplished through contributing to excellence in patient care, improving eye care education of both medical professionals and the public, and supporting innovative ophthalmic research.

01/06/2026

“A simple screening can help preserve the life you love.”

Vision challenges are real across California — with more than 700,000 adults statewide reporting serious difficulty seeing even with glasses. Nearly 8.3% of older Californians live with blindness or low vision, and those numbers will keep growing as the population ages.

That’s why early screenings and access to quality eye care matter so much. They help detect problems before they lead to irreversible vision loss — keeping people active, independent, and connected to the life they love.

At Pacific Vision Foundation, we're working to expand access to screenings, care, and treatment so more Californians can see clearly tomorrow.

Donate today to help make vision care possible for more people in our community: https://bit.ly/PVFGive

01/03/2026

Toni’s story is a powerful reminder that access to vision care can change the course of a life.

Today, Pacific Vision Foundation works alongside partners like the Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada, Inc. to help ensure patients receive screenings, treatment, and the care they need — so vision loss doesn’t stand in the way of learning, opportunity, or independence.

Because seeing clearly should never be out of reach.

01/01/2026

As we welcome the New Year, we’re reflecting on the patients whose lives were changed, the physicians who made it possible, and the community that stood behind them.

Here’s to another year of partnership, compassion, and brighter futures ahead. Happy New Year from all of us at Pacific Vision Foundation.

“Vision is so deeply personal. Patients need to feel heard, respected, and supported.”— Dr. Samantha ButterfieldWith 93 ...
12/29/2025

“Vision is so deeply personal. Patients need to feel heard, respected, and supported.”
— Dr. Samantha Butterfield

With 93 million adults at risk of vision loss and only 18,500 ophthalmologists nationwide, the need for compassionate, well-trained physicians has never been greater.

For nearly 50 years, Pacific Vision Foundation has supported the training of residents who carry this patient-first approach into communities across the country.

👉 Give the Gift of Sight. Donate today: https://bit.ly/PVFGive

12/27/2025

“People don’t know what it’s like to go blind.”

For Tiffany, a mother from Salinas, access to care through the Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada, Inc. and Pacific Vision Foundation meant hope—and sight.

👉 Your gift helps ensure no one faces vision loss alone. Donate today: https://bit.ly/PVFGive

Happy Holidays. May this season bring peace, joy, and a clear view of what matters most.
12/25/2025

Happy Holidays. May this season bring peace, joy, and a clear view of what matters most.

When vision can’t be fully restored, care continues.At the Frank Stein and Paul S. May Center for Low Vision Rehabilitat...
12/22/2025

When vision can’t be fully restored, care continues.

At the Frank Stein and Paul S. May Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation, patients receive the tools, training, and support they need to remain safe, independent, and engaged in daily life.

💙 Your donation helps make this vital care possible: https://bit.ly/PVFGive

12/22/2025

Neurologists and ophthalmologists team up to clarify the relationship between the eyes and cognitive health … and yoga

Behind every patient served is the PVF team, working together behind the scenes.Pictured here are Christy Yu, Senior Acc...
12/20/2025

Behind every patient served is the PVF team, working together behind the scenes.

Pictured here are Christy Yu, Senior Accountant; Blanca Brosig, Program Manager; Olivia Tom, Senior Development Associate enjoying some team-building fun at a local escape room following a holiday dinner. While not the entire team is shown, moments like these strengthen the collaboration that supports Pacific Vision Foundation’s mission every day.

Grateful for the dedication and teamwork that make our work possible.

We’re proud to share that Pacific Vision Surgery Center has been named the HST Pathways 2025 Positive Community Impact A...
12/19/2025

We’re proud to share that Pacific Vision Surgery Center has been named the HST Pathways 2025 Positive Community Impact Award winner.

This recognition honors our commitment to advancing health equity and expanding access to high-quality eye care — ensuring patients receive vision-saving treatment regardless of their ability to pay.

Thank you to our physicians, partners, and community who make this work possible.

“I love working side by side with patients — educating and empowering them to take charge of their eye health.” — Dr. Re...
12/18/2025

“I love working side by side with patients — educating and empowering them to take charge of their eye health.” — Dr. Rebecca Lin

Fluent in Mandarin and Spanish, Dr. Lin helps break down language barriers that too often prevent patients from accessing eye care. Through the CPMC Ophthalmology Residency Program, she trained in both surgical excellence and compassionate, patient-centered care.

With 93 million adults at risk of vision loss and too few ophthalmologists nationwide, supporting this kind of training matters.

👉 Give the Gift of Sight. Donate today: https://bit.ly/PVF-Give

Raúl lived for years believing his worsening vision was just “part of getting older.” It wasn’t. Cataracts were slowly t...
12/11/2025

Raúl lived for years believing his worsening vision was just “part of getting older.” It wasn’t. Cataracts were slowly taking away his independence, his work, and even his confidence. With no insurance and surgery far out of reach, he and Gabby searched everywhere for help.

That help came through Pacific Vision Foundation — and through donors who make sight-saving care possible. Under the skilled care of Dr. Kayne McCarthy, Raúl received free cataract surgery and regained the clarity he thought he’d lost forever.
Your generosity transforms lives.

Give today to ensure more patients receive the care they deserve: https://bit.ly/PacificVisionFoundation

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711 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA
94102

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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