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"To empower people with vision loss to realize their full potential, and to shape the community's vision of that potential.”
Our programs and services are designed to empower our clients to move beyond limitations.
EYE EXAMS & SURGERY
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 their primary care providers about the importance of early childhood (newborn trhough 36 months of age) eye care.
Phone: 1-800-222-EYES (3937).
Website: EyeCare America
VISION USA, coordinated by the American Optometric Association (AOA), provides free eye care to uninsured, low-income workers and their families.
Phone: 1-800-766-4466.
Website: VISION USA
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. If you are unable to find your local Lions club, contact the LCIF Grant Programs Department.
Phone: 1-630-571-5466, ext. 393
Website: Lions Clubs International
Mission Cataract USA, corrdinated 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.
Phone: 1-800-343-7265
Website: Mission Cataract
Kinghts Templar Eye Foundation provides assistance for eye surgery for people who are unable to pay or receive adequate assistance from current governmnet agencies or similar sources.
1000 East State Parkway
Suite I
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: 1-847-490-3838
Website: Knights Templar Eye Foundation
National Keratoconus Assistance Foundation provides financial support to patients who need surgical and optometric treatment for keratoconus and other corneal problems. This organizaiton does not have a phone number available to the public.
Website: National Keratoconus Assistance Foundation
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.
Phone: 1-888-396-3937
Website: InfantSEE
Prevent Blindness Ohio
Phone: 1-800-301-2020
Website: Prevent Blindness Ohio
