A MOUNTAIN of spectacles will head its way to help the sight of people in the developing world following donations to a Colchester opticians.

More than 5,000 unwanted pairs of glasses have been handed to Specsavers, in Long Wyre Street, Colchester, since a recycling scheme was launched in May.

The recycled glasses will be checked and logged by Vision Aid Overseas before being sent to specialist clinics and volunteer groups to be handed out to people in need.

The store will also donate 6,000 optical lenses to the charity.

Nick Hagan, store director, said: “I would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who donated their unwanted specs to our appeal.

“Eyecare is something we take for granted in the UK because there is an optician on most of our high streets.”