Call for publication requests.

(301) 496-5248

ODH Hearing and Vision Coordinator

246 N. High Street P.O. Box 118 6th Floor

Columbus, OH 43216-0118

614-644-6560

• Ohio Ophthalmological Society

(614) 527-6799

• Ohio Optometric Association

(614) 781-0708

• Prevent Blindness Ohio

 — Provides eye health and safety educational materials, vision exams for the indigent and eye glasses to qualified individuals

1-800-301-2020

Go to the Find – A – Doctor web page

and search for an Eye Doctor by city or county.

• Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.

The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. strives to provide assistance to those who face loss of sight due to the need of surgical treatment (e.g., cataract surgery) without regard to race, color, creed, age, sex or national origin provided they are unable to pay or receive adequate assistance from current government agencies or similar sources. Financial eligibility requirements must be met and application must be made before surgery is performed. The applicant is to select the doctor and the doctor must also indicate their willingness to participate in this charitable program.

5097 N. Elston Ave #100

Chicago, IL 60630-2460

773-205-3838

• Ohio Lions Clubs
•  – To children who qualify,

may provide free or reduced cost eye care, eyeglasses, and/or low

vision aids. To find a LIONS club in your area,

4074 Hoover Rd.

Grove City, OH 43123

call (614) 539-5060

1-800-661-5367

• Prevent Blindness Ohio

Through a unique partnership with Vision Service Plan, Prevent Blindness Ohio offers free eye care and eye wear through a program called Sight For Students. Children who are in need of eye care are identified by individuals in a network of partners (schools, local health departments, day care centers, Head Starts, etc.) across Ohio. These children must meet eligibility guidelines, and an application must be completed and submitted. Prevent Blindness Ohio then serves as a liaison, and screens all applications. Then, a voucher for eye care services is issued to the child in need. The child’s family can make an appointment with any Vision Service Plan doctor.

1-800-301-2020

• Vision USA– Ohio Optometric

Association

Vision USA is a non-profit, tax exempt charity developed by Doctors of Optometry who are members of the American Optometric Association. The sole purpose of Vision USA is to provide 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. Optometrists across Ohio offer these valuable services during Save Your Vision Week observed annually during the first full week in March, however application and eligibility screening must take place during the month of January. Potential applicants may complete the application and eligibility screening process online or via a national toll-free hotline.

(Someone in the household must be employed)

1-800-766-4466

• Ohio Rehabilitation Services

Commission – Bureau of Services for the

Visually Impaired

1-800-742-0570

• Ohio’s Best Rx

1-866-923-7879

• Ohio Medicaid Program Consumer

Hotline

1-800-324-8680

• U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Services

1-800-MEDICARE

Medicaid at-a-glance (including qualifications):