Eye Care

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Interprofessional Fostering of Ophthalmic Care for Underserved Sectors (InFOCUS)

A non-profit agency promoting eye care for underserved communities. Provides trainings on primary eye care and use of the Focometer.

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Diabetes and Healthy Eyes Toolkit

The Diabetes and Healthy Eyes Toolkit helps community health workers provide sight-saving information to people with diabetes. The Toolkit is available in English and Spanish and includes a:

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UV Safety Month

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It's summertime; the sun is bright and there is a great danger the sun can harm the eyes. Everyone is at risk for eye damage that can lead to vision loss from exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. So, use this month's tools to spread the message of sun, fun and safety to your community.

For more information on on eye care specific to the migrant and underservered population, visit MCN's Eye Care Page.

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InfantSEE

Public health program designed to ensure early detection of eye conditions in babies. Member optometrists provide a free comprehensive infant eye assessment to children younger than one year.

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EyeCare America

People eligible for a referral through the program receive a comprehensive, medical eye exam and up to one year of treatment—at no out-of-pocket cost—for any disease diagnosed during the initial exam. Volunteer ophthalmologists accept Medicare and/or other insurance reimbursement as payment in full. 1-800-222-EYES (3937)

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Mission Cataract USA

Volunteer Eye Surgeons' Association, providing free cataract surgery to people of all ages who have no other means to pay. Surgeries are scheduled annually on one day, usually in May. Phone: 1-800-343-7265

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National Keratoconus Assistance Foundation

Financial support to patients who need surgical and optometric treatment for keratoconus and other corneal problems.

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Vision USA

Providing basic eye health and vision care services free of charge to the many uninsured low-income people and their families who have no other means of obtaining care. Apply on line, mail or by phone. 1-800/766-4466, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., CST

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Lions Clubs International

Provides financial assistance to individuals for eye care through local clubs. A local club can be found by using the "club locator" button found on their website. Phone: (630) 571-5466 x393

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Knights Templar Eye Foundation

Assistance for eye surgery for people who are unable to pay or receive adequate assistance from current government agencies or similar sources. 1000 East State Parkway, Suite I, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Phone: (847) 490-3838.

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