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Gerald Bell Vision Care
4822 Liberty Ave
(412) 683-1020
Will reduce exam fees by 20% for those w/out vision plans.
InfantSEE
www.infantsee.org
888) 396-EYES (3937)
The American Optometric Association (AOA) and The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., have partnered to create InfantSEE®, a no-cost public health program developed to provide professional eye care for infants nationwide. Optometrists will provide a free, one-time, comprehensive eye exam to infants in their first year of life.
VISION USA
243 North Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
1-800-766-4466
Fax: 314/991-4101
E-mail: visionusa@aoa.org
Qualified low-income workers without eye/vision insurance and their families who are matched to doctors of optometry in their area will receive free eye care from participating optometrists. Both children and adults are included in the program. Exams may be limited on a first-come, first served basis in some areas.
Here are the general eligibility requirements, although they may vary by state. To receive free services, individuals must:
- Have a job or live in a household where there is one working member;
- Have no vision insurance (this may include Medicare/Medicaid);
- Have income below an established level based on household size; and
- Not have had an eye exam within 2 years.
You can apply online on their website, see above.
