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Vision Care
Free & Low-Cost Eye Exams
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EyeCare America (American Academy of Ophthalmology) – Free eye exams for eligible seniors and those at risk for eye diseases.
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Vision USA (Optometry Cares) – Free eye exams for low-income, uninsured individuals.
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Lions Club International – Free vision screenings and exams are available through local chapters.
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InfantSEE – Free eye exams for infants under 12 months old.
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Mission Cataract USA – Free cataract surgery is available for those without insurance.
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America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses – Free eye exams are available when purchasing glasses.
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Walmart Vision Centers – Affordable eye exams are available at select locations.
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National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) – Find free, low-cost health clinics offering vision care.
Free & Low-Cost Prescription Glasses & Contacts
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OneSight Vision Clinics – Free and low-cost glasses for those in need.
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Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling Program – Donated, refurbished glasses for those in need.
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Warby Parker’s Buy a Pair, Give a Pair – Provides glasses to underserved communities.
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GlassesUSA – Offers discounted glasses with frequent promotions.
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39DollarGlasses – Low-cost prescription eyewear options.
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Coastal’s First Pair Free Program – First pair of glasses free for new customers.
Financial Assistance for Vision Care
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Medicaid Vision Benefits – Provides vision care for eligible low-income individuals.
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Medicare Part B – Covers some eye conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
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Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) – Federally funded clinics offering free or low-cost eye care.
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Prevent Blindness – Offers vision care assistance and financial aid.
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Vision Benefits from Veterans Affairs (VA) – Vision care for eligible veterans.
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Sight for Students (VSP) – Free eye care and glasses for low-income children.
Resources for the Visually Impaired & Blind Individuals
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National Federation of the Blind (NFB) – Advocacy, scholarships, and independent living support.
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American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) – Resources for employment, education, and independent living.
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Lighthouse Guild – Free vision rehabilitation and assistive technology training.
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Hadley Institute for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Free online courses for visually impaired individuals and caregivers.
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Braille Institute – Free Braille and low-vision services.
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National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled (NLS) – Free audiobooks and Braille materials for visually impaired individuals.
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Be My Eyes – Free mobile app connecting blind individuals with sighted volunteers for visual assistance.
Vision Research & Eye Disease Support
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American Optometric Association (AOA) – Resources for eye health and vision conditions.
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BrightFocus Foundation – Research and support for macular degeneration and glaucoma.
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Glaucoma Research Foundation – Information and support for individuals with glaucoma.
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Macular Degeneration Foundation – Education and assistance for those with macular degeneration.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness – Research and resources for retinal diseases.
Assistive Technology & Vision Aids
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National Assistive Technology Act Programs – Helps individuals access vision-related assistive technology.
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Freedom Scientific – Screen readers and magnification software for the visually impaired.
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American Printing House for the Blind (APH) – Assistive tools and education for visually impaired individuals.
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HumanWare – Electronic magnifiers and Braille displays.
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Magnifiers.org – Guides to low-vision aids.
Assistive Eye Health & Preventive Care
& Vision Aids
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MyPlate – Eye Health & Nutrition – Guidance on foods that support vision health.
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American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) – Eye health and preventive care resources.
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National Eye Institute (NEI) – Research and resources for maintaining vision health.
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Healthy People 2030 – Vision – Public health initiatives for eye care.