THE OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF ND IS FOCUSED ON "IMPROVING LIVES BY IMPROVING SIGHT". ORGANIZED FOR ACCEPTING AND ADMINISTERING CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO IMPROVE THE VISUAL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF NORTH DAKOTA'S CITIZENS, INLCUDING FUNDING GRANTS, PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO EYE CARE, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF A LIFETIME OF COMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE.