Cook Children’s Alexander Vision Center provides free eye exams and prescription eye glasses to low vision children in the North Texas area who meet certain low income criteria. Any child in a family that sits at 150% of the Federal Poverty Level and isn’t covered by Medicaid or private insurance is eligible for care at the Alexander Vision Center.
Children’s Health Ophthalmology department provide basic eye exams for children under 6 years of age and with special needs. Pediatric ophthalmologists at Children’s healthtreats a wide range of eye disease and disorders.
https://www.infantsee.org/about-us?sso=yInfantSEE is a public health program managed by Optometry Cares – The AOA Foundation. The program is designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness. Optometrist will provide a comprehensive eye exam and vision assessment for infants 6-12 months at no cost regardless of family’s income or access to insurance coverage.
https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/club-locator/resultsLions Clubs International offers assistance for vision care or may provide eyeglasses through its local clubs. There are several locations throughout Dallas. To locate the Lions Club nearest you visit their website.
https://new-eyes.org/application/New Eyes for the Needy helps low income individuals who have no other resources to obtain a basic pair of eyeglasses. To be eligible applicants must be in financial need with a household net monthly income below 250% of US Poverty Guidelines and have a recent eye exam within the last 24 months with a pupillary distance measurement.
VSP Global Sight for Students is a gift certificate program that provides access to no-cost eye care and prescription glasses to youth up to the age of 19. Any youth in a family that operates at or under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and isn’t covered through private insurance or a government program is eligible to receive a Sight for Students voucher.