Bridging the Gap for Uninsured and Underinsured Individuals

Vision Services

The following organizations provide vision services for a free or reduced cost.

Please contact them for additional information.

ClinicAddressContact InformationType of ServiceWebsite
UH Health – Cedar Springs Eye Clinic2525 Lucas Dr. Bldg 3
Dallas, Texas 75219		214-528-7354
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
uhco@central.uh.edu		Community Eye Clinichttps://eyecare.opt.uh.edu/locations/dallas/
UH Health – Fort Worth Central
Community Eye Clinic
655 Taylor St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102		817-289-6800
uhco@central.uh.edu
Hours: Mon – Thurs 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM		Community Eye Clinichttps://eyecare.opt.uh.edu/locations/fort-worth-central/
UH Health – Fort Worth Northside2332 Beverly Hills Drive, Suite 2300
Fort Worth, TX 76114		817- 625-4254
uhco@central.uh.edu
Hours: Mon – Thurs 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM		Community Eye Clinichttps://eyecare.opt.uh.edu/locations/fort-worth-northside/

Additional Organizations

Envision Dallas4306 Capitol Ave, Dallas, TX 75204214-821-2375
info@envisionus.com		Low vision Services offered through medicare, private pay or Texas workforce commission (TWC)
Provides employment to individuals who have vision loss (manufacturing or call center)
Free events for low vision community. Follow facebook or website for details. Must register through Envision to attend.		https://www.envisionus.com/dallas
Texas health and human services- Blindness, Education, screening and Treatment (BEST) programFree vision screenings and financial assistance to texas residents for medically urgent eye treatments. Conditions that qualify are commonly diabetic retinopathy, retinal deteachment, glaucomahttps://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/blind-visually-impaired/blindness-education-screening-treatment-best-program
Texas Lion’s ClubOffers financial assistance for eye exams, glasses, or hearing aids. Website is very vague, may need to contact a local chapter for specific detailshttps://lionshelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360057053074-How-can-I-apply-for-assistance-with-my-eyeglasses-or-hearing-aids-
Texas Talking book programProvides free library services mailed to participant’s homes. Offer digital audio, Braille, and large print.
Can rent a playback machine that allows someone to listen to audiobooks; this is a good option if an individual would like a audio version of a bible		https://www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp/aboutus
US Currency Reader ProgramProvides blind and visually impaired individuals with free device called an iBill. This device allows individuals to identify US currency.https://www.bep.gov/services/currency-accessibility/us-currency-reader-program#:~:text=The%20BEP%20provides%20currency%20readers,A%20battery%2C%20which%20is%20included.
Virtual Support Group for Adults Who are Visually Impaired, Caregivers, Family, and Friends
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11AM
Join Zoom Meeting
Call: 877-853-5257/Meeting
ID: 860 4718 0314
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/AdultSupportGroup-22
Retina Foundation of Southwest214-363-3911Allows individuals with eye diseases to participate in clinical research studies for free. Also provides free vision assessments.https://retinafoundation.org/