We bring high-quality eye care directly to underserved communities and seniors through AI-powered mobile clinics and immediate on-site solutions.
SIGHTBRIDGE is a nonprofit organization established exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization is dedicated to improving access to essential vision care and health services for underserved communities.
Through its mobile outreach programs, SIGHTBRIDGE delivers comprehensive vision care services, health screenings, and educational initiatives directly to individuals who face barriers to traditional healthcare access. The organization places a strong emphasis on serving seniors and low-income populations, ensuring they receive timely eye examinations, preventative care, and guidance on maintaining long-term visual health. By bridging the gap between healthcare providers and vulnerable communities, SIGHTBRIDGE aims to enhance quality of life, promote early detection of vision-related conditions, and empower individuals through education and accessible care.
The primary mission is to provide mobile vision care services, health screenings, and related educational programs to underserved communities, especially seniors and low-income populations.
A world where everyone, regardless of income or location, has access to quality vision care and the opportunity to live a healthier, more independent life.
We go where the need is greatest. Our mobile clinics eliminate transportation, cost, and scheduling barriers that prevent millions from receiving eye care.
We work alongside senior centers, schools, housing authorities, faith communities, and local health departments to ensure care reaches every corner of the communities we serve.
We leverage AI diagnostics, real-time referral systems, and on-board finishing labs not for profit, but to deliver faster, more accurate care at zero cost to patients.
Every process we build — from our EMR system to our modular clinic design — is engineered to be replicated globally, empowering local partners to sustain vision care independently.
Over 1 billion people worldwide suffer from preventable vision loss — not because treatments don't exist, but because access doesn't. SightBridge exists to close that gap permanently.
From the streets of Connecticut to underserved regions across the globe, our E-450 Mobile Units bring fully equipped eye care clinics directly to communities that need them most. Seniors who can't drive. Children in under-resourced schools. Families without insurance.
We don't just screen — we solve. With our on-board finishing lab, patients leave with prescription glasses the same day. With our AI-powered referral loop, critical cases reach surgeons instantly.
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Every service, exam, and pair of glasses is provided at no cost to qualifying patients.
Step inside our mobile clinic and witness the life-changing impact of accessible eye care — from first exam to same-day glasses.
Our proprietary Intelligence Hub EMR is offered free to partners, featuring a Rapid Referral Loop that connects patients to our Surgical Board in real-time.
By integrating Antigravity AI agents — including our Clinical Triage Agent and Billing Optimizer — we automate diagnostics and claims clearing, ensuring the focus remains on the patient.
Analyzes incoming EMR data for high-risk markers — glaucoma, retinal detachment, cataracts — and auto-generates Priority Referral Tickets to the nearest surgical partner.
Automatically maps encounters to ICD-10 ophthalmology codes, flags grant eligibility, and readies Medicare/Medicaid claims before the unit leaves the geofence.
NGOs, community health centers, and international partners get access to our custom EMR — powered by Shteg.ai — at zero cost, creating a permanent clinical network.
Our E-450 Mobile Unit is a fully self-contained eye care clinic on wheels — no referral needed, no waiting weeks for an appointment.
Full refraction, tonometry, fundus imaging, and AI-assisted diagnostic screening — all on board.
Our proprietary lab cuts and coats prescription lenses on-site. Patients leave wearing their new glasses the same day.
Critical cases are routed instantly to the SightBridge Surgical Board, with partner scheduling confirmed before the patient steps off the bus.
We partner with senior centers, schools, housing authorities, and faith communities to bring care exactly where it's needed most.
Our blueprint isn't just for Connecticut — it's for the world. We are scaling our mobile unit model and EMR infrastructure to partner with international NGOs, bringing same-day glasses and surgical consultations to regions where eye care is a luxury, not a right.
We provide blueprints and core finishing lab tech to be integrated into locally sourced chassis, reducing logistics costs by 60%.
A technician in a rural village can capture diagnostic data instantly triaged by our global AI network and assigned to the nearest surgical partner.
We don't just visit; we train. Our Intelligence Hub guides local health workers through complex screenings, creating a permanent sustainable presence.
SightBridge is led by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, technologists, and nonprofit leaders committed to eliminating preventable blindness.
Licensed Optician – Ridgefield Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Dalip Turkeshi is a licensed optician and experienced leader who serves as Founder and Director, overseeing strategic direction and daily operations. In his role with Ridgefield Eye Physicians & Surgeons, he specializes in fitting and dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses, ensuring optimal vision and patient satisfaction. He combines clinical expertise with strong leadership to maintain high standards of care, drive organizational growth, and deliver quality optical services.
Licensed Optometrist at Vision Shoppe (Brookfield, CT)
Edlira Alushi is a licensed optometrist serving as Director and Secretary, with professional experience at Vision Shoppe in Brookfield, Connecticut. She supports both clinical optometric care and organizational leadership, helping ensure high standards in patient services, efficient administrative operations, and effective team coordination. Through her combined clinical expertise and management responsibilities, she contributes to the practice’s overall growth and service quality.
Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon – Norwalk, Connecticut
Dr. Erol Verter is a medical specialist in retina care and vitreoretinal surgery, serving as Director and Treasurer. He focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex retinal conditions, helping preserve and restore vision in patients with serious eye diseases. In addition to his clinical expertise, he contributes to organizational leadership and financial oversight within his role, supporting both high-quality patient care and effective practice management.
There are many ways to support SightBridge beyond financial donations. Every act of participation strengthens our mission.
Join our mobile clinic team as a patient intake coordinator, community liaison, or event organizer. Clinical and non-clinical volunteers welcome. We provide all training.
Apply to VolunteerAre you a school administrator, senior center director, or community health center? Invite our mobile clinic to serve your community. We handle everything.
Request a VisitHelp us reach more people by sharing our mission with your network. Follow us on social media, share our stories, or host a vision awareness event.
Learn MoreWhether you have questions about our services, want to partner, or simply want to learn more — we're here.
SightBridge Mobile Vision Corporation
38B Grove Street
Ridgefield, CT
06877
United States
(203) 403-7131 — Main Office
(844)
744-4827 — Toll Free
(917) 892-0222 — Mobile
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed
We believe every donor deserves full visibility into how SightBridge operates and allocates resources.
SightBridge is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit. EIN: 39-2727148. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Our annual IRS Form 990 is available upon request. We are committed to making our financial filings accessible to donors, partners, and the public.
Our annual impact report details program outcomes, financial summaries, and strategic goals. Contact us at contact@sightbridge.org to request a copy.
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Choose your level of impact. Every contribution directly funds mobile clinic operations, on-site glasses, AI diagnostics, and our global expansion.