GlobeNewswire Inc | Aug 12, 2020 08:45AM EDT

August 12, 2020

DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) (National Vision or the Company), one of the nations largest optical retailers providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, has launched its first-ever philanthropic impact report, A World Worth Seeing, which details how the Company including through the generosity of its associates and network of doctors is transforming the lives of people in the United States and around the world.

This is our first-ever attempt to codify a comprehensive overview of National Visions philanthropic programs andimpact, said Reade Fahs, Chief Executive Officer at National Vision. We have always thought of ourselves as a fast growing social business providing low cost healthcare to uninsured Americans and those living on very tight budgets.And, weve tried to use the success that comes from our mission, along with our unique skills as optical people, to find ways to bring eyeglasses to those who couldnt afford them otherwise in America and abroad.

The report focuses on three core areas:

-- Helping kids in need in the U.S.: Providing free vision screenings, eye exams and glasses to kids in need in the United States through various community activities led by our Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses teams. -- Global giving: Providing glasses to those in need around the world via Eyeglass Worlds Made Locally, Given Globally program. -- Partnering to make an impact: Partnering with the optical ecosystem of organizations and nonprofits to find sustainable solutions to help eradicate the global vision crisis.

The comprehensive report represents decades of partnership, commitment and dedication by the Company, its associates and network of doctors. Although it focuses primarily on the Companys impact through 2019, the report also highlights the Companys strategic response to COVID-19 and its approach to providing help during the pandemic.

The challenges and stresses of the past several months most certainly reminds us all of what is really important in life and reinforces that the source of true fulfillment often resides in helping those less fortunate, Fahs said. As a good corporate citizen, National Vision is committed to making a positive difference, locally and globally.

About National Vision Holdings, Inc.National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores in 44 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. With a mission of helping people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible, the company operates five retail brands:Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses,Eyeglass World,Vision Centersinside select Walmart stores, and Vista Opticalsinside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases, and several e-commerce websites, offering a variety of products and services for customers eye care needs. For more information, please visitwww.nationalvision.com.

Media Contact:Kristina GrossKristina.gross@nationalvision.com(470) 448-2355