List of Organizations Providing Free Eyecare and Examinations
Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On March 15, 2009 @ 1:15 am In Patient Education,Websites | Comments Disabled
From Fox 5 News [1] in Atlanta comes a list of organizations that provide free vision care to those who could not otherwise afford it.
- EyeCare America, a public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Provides comprehensive eye exams and care for up to one year, often at no out-of-pocket expense to eligible callers through its seniors and Diabetes EyeCare Programs. Its Glaucoma EyeCare Program provides a glaucoma eye exam. The EyeCare America Children’s EyeCare Program educates parents and primary care providers about the importance of early childhood (newborn through 36 months of age) eye care. Telephone: 1-800-222-EYES (3937).
Website: http://eyecareamerica.org [2].
- VISION USA, coordinated by the American Optometric Association (AOA), provides free eye care to uninsured, low-income workers and their families. Telephone: 1-800-766-4466.
Website: www.aoa.org/x5607.xml [3].
- Lions Clubs International provides financial assistance to individuals for eye care through local clubs. A local club can be found by using the “club locator” button found on their website at:
www.LionsClubs.org [4].
- Mission Cataract USA, coordinated by the Volunteer Eye Surgeons’ Association, is a program providing free cataract surgery to people of all ages who have no other means to pay. Surgeries are scheduled annually on one day, usually in May. Telephone: 1-800-343-7265.
Website: www.missioncataractUSA.org [5].
- Knights Templar Eye Foundation provides assistance for eye surgery for people who are unable to pay or receive adequate assistance from current government agencies or similar sources. Mailing address: 1000 East State Parkway, Suite I, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Telephone: (847) 490-3838.
Website: www.knightstemplar.org/ktef/ktef-faq.htm#contact [6].
- InfantSEE® is a public health program designed to ensure early detection of eye conditions in babies. Member optometrists provide a free comprehensive infant eye assessment to children younger than one year. Telephone: 1-888-396-3937.
Website: http://www.infantsee.org [7].
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URL to article: http://eyedocnews.com/00578-free-vision-care/
URLs in this post:
[1] Fox 5 News: http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/health/Live_For_Less_Vision_Care_Sites_031309
[2] http://eyecareamerica.org: http://eyecareamerica.org
[3] www.aoa.org/x5607.xml: http://www.aoa.org/x5607.xml
[4] www.LionsClubs.org: http://www.LionsClubs.org
[5] www.missioncataractUSA.org: http://www.missioncataractUSA.org
[6] www.knightstemplar.org/ktef/ktef-faq.htm#contact: http://www.knightstemplar.org/ktef/ktef-faq.htm#contact
[7] http://www.infantsee.org: http://www.infantsee.org
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