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In the aftermath of the horrific events that took place on 9/11/2001, Dr. Jay Pepose (Founder of Pepose Vision Institute) contemplated how he could give back to the thousands of First Responders who risked (and gave) their lives to protect and serve their communities and nation. He noted how many of these First Responders wore corrective lenses – contact lenses or glasses – when they functioned in their official capacities. After extensive research into this situation, and through intensive conversations with First Responders throughout the St. Louis region, he came to realize that these corrective lenses seriously impeded the on-the-job safety and performance of First Responders. In fact, he discovered that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) had even conducted an unpublished study showing the impact of corrective lenses on the ability of police to safely assess threatening situations to themselves and others. Fire personnel recounted to Dr. Pepose the problems they faced wearing contacts or glasses under their masks, including the impact of smoke on their ability to see clearly in emergency situations. Paramedics spoke about the challenges of starting IVs and providing other emergency medical care in the back of a jolting emergency medical vehicle.With 9/11/2001 at the forefront of his mind and these first responder experiences, Dr. Jay Pepose found his unique purpose in enhancing the safety of First Responders and the communities that they serve. Initially working solely within his practice, Dr. Pepose was quickly overwhelmed by the reception he received for his first responders program, resulting in his establishment of the 911 Vision Foundation (previously known as Lifelong Vision Foundation), a 501c(3) public charity registered with the State of Missouri and the Internal Revenue Service. In 2014, the Foundation was recognized by the Ladue News as a Charity Awards Finalist for its unique contributions for the betterment of the region..

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911 Vision Foundation, through the generous donations from the public and by the University of Missouri St. Louis and Pepose Vision Institute, provides advanced LASIK vision correction at no cost to First Responders.

This program provides First Responders with the most advanced LASIK correction surgery, provided by one of the leading surgical practices in the United States.

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We rely on donations from individuals, other foundations and the business community to support the cost of this program.

If you are interested in helping, please click below to see what you can do.

On behalf of our heroic First Responders, we thank you for your support.

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