Published through 2026-11-06 14:16 UTC · Automated cloud publishing.
Grupo Prats Donates VIMAX Progressive Lenses to UPC Program for Low-Income Individuals
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On November 6, 2026, Lookvision reported that Grupo Prats has continued its decade-long collaboration with the Faculty of Optics and Optometry at Terrassa (FOOT) of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). The partnership operates through the "Mirades Solidàries" service-learning program, which focuses on providing optical care to low-income individuals. As part of this initiative, Grupo Prats donated VIMAX progressive lenses to support the program's objectives. The report highlights the sustained nature of the alliance between the eyewear manufacturer and the university faculty, emphasizing their joint efforts in community service and educational outreach within the field of optometry. This development underscores the ongoing commitment of both entities to addressing vision health disparities among underserved populations through structured academic and charitable projects.
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- LookvisionGrupo Prats Donates VIMAX Progressive Lenses to UPC Program for Low-Income Individuals
For over a decade, Grupo Prats has collaborated with the Faculty of Optics and Optometry at Terrassa (FOOT) of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). Through the "Mirades Solidàries" service-learning program, the company provides annual donations of high-end VIMAX progressive lenses to individuals referred by Social Services who face financial barriers to purchasing eyewear. The initiative operates at the University Vision Center in Terrassa, where optometry students gain clinical experience while addressing unmet visual needs among vulnerable populations. This partnership aims to ensure that economic status does not limit access to advanced optical solutions, simultaneously supporting student training in real-world social contexts.
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