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Vision Impaired ServicesAmerican Academy of OphthalmologyProvides referrals for people over age 65 who cannot afford to see an ophthalmologist; also diabetics and glaucoma sufferers.
The Seniors EyeCare Program (formerly the National Eye Care Project) PO Box 7424 655 Beach Street San Francisco, CA 94120-7424 800-222-3937
American Optometric Association: Sponsors Vision USA, which offers free eye exams for those who qualify:
The program is open to children and adults of all ages who qualify. Here are the general eligibility requirements, although they may vary by state. To receive free services, individuals must: 1.
Have a job or live in a household
where there is one working member; 2.
Have no vision insurance (may
include Medicare/Medicaid); 3.
Have income below an established
level based on household size; and 4. Not have had an eye exam within 2 years. If an individual or family is eligible, they will be matched with a volunteer doctor of optometry who will provide a comprehensive eye exam at no charge. The doctors are donating their services and may be limited in some areas. Eyewear may also be provided at no cost or for a small fee/donation in some states.
For more information call or write to: Vision USA 243 North Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63141 800-365-2219 The Ark
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Blind and Vision Impaired Products and Services http:\\www.disabilitystore.com/visionbw.htm. Freedom Scientific For those with low vision. 11800 31st Court North http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/software_jawspricing.asp
The Knights Templar Eye FoundationHelps those who cannot afford surgery and are not eligible for government-funded health care.
1000
East State Parkway http://www.knightstemplar.org/ktef/
The Hill Burton ProgramParticipating hospitals and other health care facilities provide medical care for free or at reduced cost to those who meet eligibility requirements, based on family size and income. Health Resources and Services Administration 5600 Fishers Lane – Room 10-105 Rockville, MD 20857 800-638-0742 800-492-0359 in Maryland only
Lions Club InternationalLions of Illinois Foundation Social Service Program assist lower income families/individuals with visual or hearing impairments in Illinois. Eye and hearing exams and evaluations, glasses and hearing aids may be provided. Lions Club assists in referrals for additional hearing and visual needs. 800-955-5466 Eyeglass collection and procurement. Contact them for further information. 300 22nd St. Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842 630-571-5466 The Lions Of Illinois Foundation 815-756-5633 Lossman Eye Care Associates Accepts Medicaid Locations in: Park Ridge, IL, (847) 696-2434 Lake Zurich, IL, (847) 726-2020 Carpentersville, IL (847) 428-4884 Elk Grove Village, IL (847) 895-7222 http://www.lossmaneyecare.com
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically HandicappedTalking BooksFree extensive cassette or disk audio library and free listening device available for the qualifying individual, including books, magazines, and video for the vision impaired. Special listening devices for the hard of hearing. Braille is also available. Talking Book Topics available at the National Library Service home page: The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically HandicappedLibrary of Congress Washington, DC 20542 Toll-Free: 1-888-657-7323 to connect to a local library TDD: (202) 707-0744 FAX: (202) 707-0712 (in Chicago): 5th Floor North Chicago Public Library Harold Washington Library Center 400 South State Street Chicago, IL 60605 (800) 757-4654 (312) 747-4001
New Eyes for the NeedyAccepts donations of used prescription glass and distributes them to persons with limited incomes. Must have referral from a social service agency. 549 Millburn Avenue PO Box 332 Short Hills, NJ 07078-3330 973-376-4903 http://www.neweyesfortheneedy.org/
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