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InfantSEE
www.infantsee.org
888-396-EYES (3937)
InfantSEE®, a public health program, managed by Optometry Cares® – the AOA Foundation, is designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an essential part of infant wellness care to improve a child’s quality of life. Under this program, participating optometrists provide a comprehensive infant eye assessment between 6 and 12 months of age as a no-cost public service.
VISION USA
1-800-766-4466
E-mail: visionusa@aoa.org
Volunteers In Service In Our Nation (VISION USA) is a program that provides basic eye health and vision services free of charge to low-income, uninsured individuals and their families. VISION USA is provided by participating AOA member optometrists who donate their services.
You need to get a referral from an agency that works with this program. In Pittsburgh, contact the Salvation Army. Homewood – 412-242-1434, Braddock – 412-271-1598, Northside – 412-321-0290.
