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Assistance with or 100% Free Eye Care - Resources for Discounted Exams, Glasses, Contacts, Surgery and More

By Lori Voth (Revezbelle), published Mar 09, 2007
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Are you in desperate need of an eye examination? Have you been wearing the same week long disposable contacts for much longer than any ophthalmologist would find appropriate by now? Did that very first pair of glasses from way back in your youth finally repell the superglue you've once again forced upon it? If this sounds familiar, it is pretty likely that you know you need an eye exam, and/or new contacts or glasses. And don't feel ashamed, for more people find themselves in this type of situation than you might imagine. The eye doctors might scold you in attempt to scare you out of seriously damaging your eyeballs next time around, but they are aware that this sort of thing happens. Aware, mind you, but certainly not pleased. So then, they remain perturbed because taking care of our eyes should be one of our major priorities in everyday health care, and so many of us take that for granted. But they know the reason for this. You know the reason for this. And up until I was desperate for eye care myself a little bit ago and came across some great resources, I had a reason for the eye care neglect as well. And that is none other, of course, than a severe lack of medical insurance that will cover patients eye exam appointments and any accessories you shall need for your weepers. It is quite a shame, but what does one do when in a financial tight spot but wait to take care of such things as this until it becomes absolutely imperative to address.

Takeaways
  • Free eye care is available from a variety of organizations and foundations all throughout the world.
  • Low Income families should not go without caring for their eyes; See these free resources for eyes.
  • Individuals, through these resources, may be eligible for free eye exams, surgery and free glasses.
Did You Know?
Sight Night is a program that has trick or treaters collect used eyeglasses for recycling during their halloween night excursions.
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