The objective of the Foundation is to afford funds for research, surgical treatment and hospialization to those suffering from diseases of, or injury to, the eye, which if left untreated might lead to blindness; and for correction of strabismus (cross eyes) in children. Treatment of such persons is without regard to race, color, creed, age, sex, or national origin. The treatment is free, but limited to those who are unable to pay.

SPONSOR.........

The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, in continous existance since 1816 with more than 300,000 members in fifty States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Panama, Guatemala, Japan, Phillippines, Germany, Greece, and Italy, is the sponsor or parent of the Foundation, which is a non-profit, tax-exempt Corporation, incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland.

ADMINISTRATION...........

The policy of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., is to keep administrative expenses at a minimum in order that financial assistance may be given to as many people as possible.

ORPHTHALMOLOGIST ADVISORS.........

The Orphthalmologist Advisors to the Foundation are amoung the greatest surgeons in the field, recognized throughout the United States and abroad. They give of their time, their knowledge, and their experience without compensation. Doctors and hospitals involved in the patients' treatment make every effort to contain their costs such that our applicants are relieved of any undue financial hardship.