Free Vision Screenings for low-income families and individuals in financial need residing in the USA. The free eye exams and eyeglasses are available to those who qualify.
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Eye Health and Disease Detection
You may be surprised to learn that losing your eyesight is NOT a normal part of aging. What’s more, the National Eye Institute reports that most cases of blindness can be prevented through early detection and treatment of eye diseases. Be sure to visit your optometrist or ophthalmologist for an eye exam once per year, or immediately if you have any degree of sudden vision loss, eye pain, or irritation.
Eye Exams and 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 candidates age 65 or older. 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.
(877) 887-6327
//www.eyecareamerica.org
Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program provides comprehensive eye exams and eyeglasses to Florida public school students who qualify to participate. This program is available at no cost to you or your child’s school. For more information, please contact your child’s school counselor or the Heiken main office at (305) 856-9830 or (888) 996-9847.
Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program
Statewide Vision Program
601 Southwest 8th Avenue Miami, FL 33130
//www.miamilighthouse.org/floridaheikenprogram.asp
Florida Vision Quest provides free children’s eye exams and quality new eyeglasses for Florida residents.
//www.flvq.org
InfantSEE® is a public health program designed to ensure early detection of eye conditions in babies. Member optometrists provide a comprehensive eye and vision assessment for infants within the first year of life regardless of a family’s income or access to insurance coverage.
(888) 396-3937
//www.infantsee.org
Lions Clubs International is a service organization whose local club members are all volunteers. A local Lions club in or near your community may sponsor a program that may help you buy corrective eyewear or obtain eye health care. To find a Lions club near you, access the Club Locator.
//directory.lionsclubs.org
Lions of Florida and Bahamas provides free eyeglasses, cataract surgery and other services for the blind and visually impaired.
(941) 460-7013
//www.lionsofflorida.org/stateoffice.html
Mission Cataract USA is a program providing free cataract surgery to people of all ages who have no other means to pay.
//www.missioncataractUSA.org
New Eyes for the Needy provides vouchers for the purchase of new prescription eyeglasses.
//www.neweyesfortheneedy.org
Prevent Blindness America is the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.
(800) 331-2020
//www.preventblindness.org
Prevent Blindness Florida is a non-profit organization offering over 50 years of vision education and services. Our focus is promoting a lifetime of healthy vision care through advocacy, education, screening and research.
(813) 874-2020 x4025
lbailey@preventblindnessfl.org
//www.preventblindness.org/prevent-blindness-your-state
Sight for Students is a Vision Service Plan (VSP) program that provides free eye exams and glasses to low income and uninsured children 18 years and younger that qualified for the program.
(888) 290-4964
Fax: (916) 858-5388
sfsinfo@vsp.com
//www.sightforstudents.org
Vision USA, coordinated by the American Optometric Association (AOA), provides free eye care to eligible uninsured, low-income workers and their families. Download your application for services.
(800) 766-4466
visionusa@aoa.org
Application in PDF Form
(PDF – 168 KB)
Apply Online: //amopt.wufoo.com/forms/vision-usa-application/
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Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides free or low-cost health coverage for children up to age 19. CHIP covers U.S. citizens and eligible immigrants.
(877) 543-7669 or (877) Kids-Now
//www.insurekidsnow.gov
Florida Healthy Kids is designed to provide quality, affordable health insurance for families not eligible for Medicaid. Healthy Kids coverage includes doctor visits, immunizations, dental care, emergency care, hospital stays and much more. Most families pay just $15 or $20. Full-pay options also are available, making every Florida child ages 5 through 18 eligible.
(888) 540-5437
//www.healthykids.org/healthykids/apply/
Medicare Benefit for Eye Exams is for people at high risk for glaucoma include those with diabetes or a family history of glaucoma, are African Americans age 50 or older or, are Hispanic and 65 or older. Medicare will pay for an eye exam to check for glaucoma once every 12 months. Patients must pay 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount after the yearly Part B deductible.
View Comment(800) 633-4227
//www.medicare.gov
Assistance for People Who Need Vision Care:
Free Vision Screenings for Hillsborough, Manatee, Orange, Sarasota, and Pinellas Counties. The Free Eye Exams and Eyeglasses are available to those who qualify.
Sarasota Health Department
2200 Ringling Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida 34237
Date: December 1
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
MLK Health Center
205 Martin Luther King Street North, Room 183
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Date: December 2
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
RCMA
14710 Sweet Charlie Circle
Wimauma, Florida 33598
Date: December 6
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Contact: Astrid Eure at 813-447-9331
University Area Community Clinic
13601 N. 22nd Street
Tampa, Florida 33613
Date: December 8
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Contact: Kacie at 307-8015 ext 5805
RCMA
Beth El CDC
18240A US HWY, 301 South
Wimauma, Florida 33598
Date: December 8
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Contact: Astrid Eure at 813-447-9331
FDLRS-New Beginnings
Christian Church
4100 S. Manhattan Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33611
Date: December 9
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Contact: Kim Hayhurst at 813-837-7727
RCMA
5292 Guadalupe Boulevard
Wimauma, Florida 33598
Date: December 9
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Contact: Astrid Eure at 813-447-9331
Clearwater Health Center
310 N. Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33755
Date: December 12
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Contact: Maria McKenna at 727-469-5800 ext 184
17th Street Clinic
1750 17 Street, Bldg. J
Sarasota, Florida 34234
Date: December 14
Time: 9 AM – 12:30 PM
RCMA (Wim. Early Ed)
5610 Desoto Street
Wimauma, Florida 33598
Date: December 14
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Contact: Astrid Eure at 813-447-9331
Manatee County Health Department
410 6th Avenue, East
Bradenton, Florida 34208
Date: December 15
Time: 9AM – 12:30 PM
Contact: Mary Ellen Sagatys at 941-748-0747 ext 1304
RCMA
110 11th Avenue, NE
Ruskin, Florida 33570
Date: December 16
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Contact: Astrid Eure at 813-447-9331
Plant City Clinic
302 N. Michigan Avenue
Plant City, Florida 33566
Date: December 20
Time: 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Contact: Alice Horton at 307-8057 ext 5702
Joyce Ely Clinic
205 14th Avenue, SE
Ruskin, Florida 33570
Date: December 21
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Contact: Jeb Kelly at 813-307-8015 ext 5605
Pinellas Park Health Center
6350 76th Avenue N
Pinellas Park, Florida 33781
Date: December 27
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Instant Printable Certificate
Get a Free Lens Cloth and Cleaner
(PDF – 187 KB)
Just print this coupon and bring it in to your local Walmart Vision Center to get your free sample cloth and a bottle of cleaner. While supplies last. No cash value. One coupon per customer.