If you need eyeglasses, cannot afford them and do not have insurance that pays for glasses, you may submit an application to New Eyes' voucher program to your social worker or caseworker.
Review Date: December 20, 2012
New Eyes for the Needy, Inc.
Before you buy any contact lenses from someone other than your eye care professional, read these questions and answers to help you make your purchase safe and effective.
Review Date: December 08, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Find tips on how to buy contact lenses online, and how to ensure that you receive the correct brand with a correct, up-to-date prescription.
Review Date: December 08, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Take time to care for your contact lenses. Here are some tips for keeping your eyes healthy and comfortable while you wear contacts.
Review Date: December 08, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Read these safety tips before buying decorative contact lenses. An eye doctor (ophthalmologist or optometrist) must measure each eye to properly fit the lenses and evaluate how your eye responds to contact lens wear. A poor fit can cause serious eye damage.
Review Date: December 08, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Sometimes the different parts of the eye don't work together the way they should. When this happens, people wear glasses or contact lenses. Find out more in this article for kids.
Review Date: December 08, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Use the search features to locate eye doctors skilled in the management of eye health and vision care.
Review Date: March 08, 2013
American Optometric Association
Repeated exposure to bright sunlight without adequate protection can damage your eyes. Learn what to look for when purchasing sunglasses so that they can effectively protect your eyes from the harmful rays.
Review Date: December 08, 2012
Sight and Hearing Association
