Vision Care near
InfantSEE, a public health program, managed by Optometry Cares - The AOA Foundation, is designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care to improve a child's quality of life. Under this program, AOA member optometrists provide a no-cost comprehensive eye and vision assessment for infants 6-12 months old regardless of a family's income or access to insurance coverage.
Free
Glaucoma Program is an awareness program to provide a baseline glaucoma eye exam to those who may not be aware they are at increased risk
This program provides a glaucoma eye exam at no cost to those who are eligible and uninsured.
Those who are eligible and insured are billed normal office procedure, and responsible for any co-payments.
Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA
- Not had an eye exam in 12 months or more
- At increased risk for glaucoma, determined by your age, race, and family history
Click here to request a referral for a free eye exam.
For over 25 years, I Care San Antonio has been providing vision care to uninsured, under-insured and insured patients. Over 35 doctors provide compassionate, quality eye care at the I Care Vision Center.
We provide:
- Complete dilated eye exams
- Prescription glasses
- Diagnostic testing
- Diabetic vision exams
- Cataract surgery
- Glaucoma specialists
- Cornea specialists
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry.
FREE Vision Screenings every Tuesday from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM.
Full application and eligibility requirements can be found here.
Free to nominal co-pay.
This program is designed to provide for basic needs for our “neighbors". Time Dollar uses a two-step approach in our work.
The first step is called “giving fish” through our “Los Vecinos” (neighbors) program where we provide food, eye glasses through Prevent Blindness Texas and service referrals.
The second step is "Basic Case Management" where we offer help filling out forms, reading letters, providing service referrals and any other type of assistance required based on the need.
Christmas gifts are provided through Elf Louise Penelope.
Adults
Free
We have innovative technologies that assist visually impaired patrons in utilizing the digital programs we offer.
For use outside of the library:
- iPads are available for check out for up to six weeks. These iPads are capable of using Siri, and have a VoiceOver function to open up the apps we offer, such as Hoopla (music, movies, audiobooks), Mango Languages, or cloudLibrary (ebooks and audiobooks).
For use within the library:
- Focus 40 Blue Wireless Braille Display, which connects to computers, iPads, and phones using Bluetooth, allowing navigation through documents and applications using the latest Braille technology.
- The Braille Display also converts text to both contracted braille and un-contracted braille. This text is displayed on a Perkins-style keyboard, which makes it simple to read, as it follows along, mirroring word for word at your own pace.
- The Pearl Portable Reading Solution is essentially a camera on a folding post, which brings visually impaired patrons convenient portable access to any reading material they bring to BiblioTech. The folding camera opens easily and connects to a PC using a USB port, and works with OpenBook Software.
- OpenBook software takes an exact picture of the material, whether it be a book, a newspaper, or a magazine, using the Pearl Portable Reading Solution. It mirrors the image using the Pearl Scanner and reads aloud word for word. OpenBook will adjust the speed and tone of the reader, as well as the size, fonts, and color of the text to make your reading experience more comfortable.
Additionally, we provide:
- Magic Large Print Keyboard, with much larger keys than a standard keyboard.
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech) software, which is a screen reader for Windows that works with most computer applications.
- Magic Zoom, which magnifies the screen so you can zoom in to the desired screen size. Each innovative tool comes with its very own braille instructions, which are available to patrons upon request.
Visually impaired.
We have innovative technologies that assist visually impaired patrons in utilizing the digital programs we offer.
For use outside of the library:
- iPads are available for check out for up to six weeks. These iPads are capable of using Siri, and have a VoiceOver function to open up the apps we offer, such as Hoopla (music, movies, audiobooks), Mango Languages, or cloudLibrary (ebooks and audiobooks).
For use within the library:
- Focus 40 Blue Wireless Braille Display, which connects to computers, iPads, and phones using Bluetooth, allowing navigation through documents and applications using the latest Braille technology.
- The Braille Display also converts text to both contracted braille and un-contracted braille. This text is displayed on a Perkins-style keyboard, which makes it simple to read, as it follows along, mirroring word for word at your own pace.
- The Pearl Portable Reading Solution is essentially a camera on a folding post, which brings visually impaired patrons convenient portable access to any reading material they bring to BiblioTech. The folding camera opens easily and connects to a PC using a USB port, and works with OpenBook Software.
- OpenBook software takes an exact picture of the material, whether it be a book, a newspaper, or a magazine, using the Pearl Portable Reading Solution. It mirrors the image using the Pearl Scanner and reads aloud word for word. OpenBook will adjust the speed and tone of the reader, as well as the size, fonts, and color of the text to make your reading experience more comfortable.
Additionally, we provide:
- Magic Large Print Keyboard, with much larger keys than a standard keyboard.
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech) software, which is a screen reader for Windows that works with most computer applications.
- Magic Zoom, which magnifies the screen so you can zoom in to the desired screen size. Each innovative tool comes with its very own braille instructions, which are available to patrons upon request.
Visually impaired.
We have innovative technologies that assist visually impaired patrons in utilizing the digital programs we offer.
For use outside of the library:
- iPads are available for check out for up to six weeks. These iPads are capable of using Siri, and have a VoiceOver function to open up the apps we offer, such as Hoopla (music, movies, audiobooks), Mango Languages, or cloudLibrary (ebooks and audiobooks).
For use within the library:
- Focus 40 Blue Wireless Braille Display, which connects to computers, iPads, and phones using Bluetooth, allowing navigation through documents and applications using the latest Braille technology.
- The Braille Display also converts text to both contracted braille and un-contracted braille. This text is displayed on a Perkins-style keyboard, which makes it simple to read, as it follows along, mirroring word for word at your own pace.
- The Pearl Portable Reading Solution is essentially a camera on a folding post, which brings visually impaired patrons convenient portable access to any reading material they bring to BiblioTech. The folding camera opens easily and connects to a PC using a USB port, and works with OpenBook Software.
- OpenBook software takes an exact picture of the material, whether it be a book, a newspaper, or a magazine, using the Pearl Portable Reading Solution. It mirrors the image using the Pearl Scanner and reads aloud word for word. OpenBook will adjust the speed and tone of the reader, as well as the size, fonts, and color of the text to make your reading experience more comfortable.
Additionally, we provide:
- Magic Large Print Keyboard, with much larger keys than a standard keyboard.
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech) software, which is a screen reader for Windows that works with most computer applications.
- Magic Zoom, which magnifies the screen so you can zoom in to the desired screen size. Each innovative tool comes with its very own braille instructions, which are available to patrons upon request.
Visually impaired.
Learning to do things differently.
Vision loss and blindness changes how you approach the world, but it does not mean that you can't keep doing the things you enjoy. With the right tools and training you can be more independent than you thought possible.
We provide 5 free services:
- Independent Living Skills Training with Adaptive Aids
- Orientation and Mobility Training
- Counseling Sessions
- Low Vision Clinic, Eye Evaluation and Occupational Therapy Services
- Diabetes Self-Management Education
Wherever you are on the low vision spectrum, we have the resources and expertise to help you.
Services are FREE of charge!
To qualify, you must be 23 years or older and have low vision.
For more information, call 210-531-1547.
| Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The eye and vision care clinic is operated by University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Eye Institute. The clinic offer comprehensive eye exams for adults and children of all ages. The staff of professional doctors includes both optometrists and ophthalmologists who are recognized leaders in their perspective fields. We incorporate traditional patient care with modern clinical technology. Along with some of the most technologically advanced equipment for diagnosing eye disease, we also have an on-site gallery of eye glasses to choose from. UIW Eye Institute understands that vision is a basic sense and one of the most precious resources to the human body. We offer the following eye and vision care services:
- Adult eye care
- Pediatric eye care
- Low vision and rehabilitative service
- Eye glasses
- Vision therapy service
- Diabetic eye care
We have innovative technologies that assist visually impaired patrons in utilizing the digital programs we offer.
For use outside of the library:
- iPads are available for check out for up to six weeks. These iPads are capable of using Siri, and have a VoiceOver function to open up the apps we offer, such as Hoopla (music, movies, audiobooks), Mango Languages, or cloudLibrary (ebooks and audiobooks).
For use within the library:
- Focus 40 Blue Wireless Braille Display, which connects to computers, iPads, and phones using Bluetooth, allowing navigation through documents and applications using the latest Braille technology.
- The Braille Display also converts text to both contracted braille and un-contracted braille. This text is displayed on a Perkins-style keyboard, which makes it simple to read, as it follows along, mirroring word for word at your own pace.
- The Pearl Portable Reading Solution is essentially a camera on a folding post, which brings visually impaired patrons convenient portable access to any reading material they bring to BiblioTech. The folding camera opens easily and connects to a PC using a USB port, and works with OpenBook Software.
- OpenBook software takes an exact picture of the material, whether it be a book, a newspaper, or a magazine, using the Pearl Portable Reading Solution. It mirrors the image using the Pearl Scanner and reads aloud word for word. OpenBook will adjust the speed and tone of the reader, as well as the size, fonts, and color of the text to make your reading experience more comfortable.
Additionally, we provide:
- Magic Large Print Keyboard, with much larger keys than a standard keyboard.
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech) software, which is a screen reader for Windows that works with most computer applications.
- Magic Zoom, which magnifies the screen so you can zoom in to the desired screen size. Each innovative tool comes with its very own braille instructions, which are available to patrons upon request.
Visually impaired.
Services
- Pediatrics
- Family Practice
- Counseling
- Dental
- Optometry
- WIC
- WIC Nutrition Program
Patients are required to wear a face mask before entering the clinic.
Children learn by looking! TEAMability believes that children with Cortical Visual Impairment have the potential to improve their use of vision. Expert Education Specialists assess the functional visual skills of each child and design activities to promote Learning to Look.
We serve children 0-22 years who have combined multiple disabilities - cognitive, communication, sensory, motor and medical fragility.
Age 0-22.
- Provide financial assistance to the Converse Blue Santa Project for Christmas baskets and toys for the underprivileged within our community
- Eye exams and glasses for economically disadvantaged children and adults
- Youth Programs: Diabetic Essay, Outstanding Youth, and Peace Poster Contest
- Queens Scholarship Pageant (Judson HS)
- Dictionary Project (Converse Elementary School - 3rd graders)
- Sponsors bloodmobile visits
- Sponsors mobile eye screenings
- Recycles eyeglasses
- Recycles hearing aids
Lytle Community Health Center provides these pediatric care services:
- Immunizations
- Well-child visits
- Acute care/sick child visits
- Chronic disease management (such as asthma, diabetes, etc.)
- Health education
- Vision and hearing screening
- Sports physicals
AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.
Poteet Community Health Center provides these pediatric care services:
- Immunizations
- Well-child visits
- Acute care/sick child visits
- Chronic disease management (such as asthma, diabetes, etc.)
- Health education
- Vision and hearing screening
- Sports physicals
AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.
Boerne Lions Club partners with Walmart to provide eye exams and glasses for those children who qualify.
To learn more about the Boerne Lions Club, their projects, and if you wish to be a sponsor, please call Marjorie Felter at 210-326-4397.
Wilson Community Health Center provides these pediatric care services:
- Immunizations
- Well-child visits
- Acute care/sick child visits
- Chronic disease management (such as asthma, diabetes, etc.)
- Health education
- Vision and hearing screening
- Sports physicals
AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.
Atascosa Health Center provides these pediatric care services:
- Immunizations
- Well-child visits
- Acute care/sick child visits
- Chronic disease management (such as asthma, diabetes, etc.)
- Health education
- Vision and hearing screening
- Sports physicals
AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.
Karnes Community Health Center provides these pediatric care services:
- Immunizations
- Well-child visits
- Acute care/sick child visits
- Chronic disease management (such as asthma, diabetes, etc.)
- Health education
- Vision and hearing screening
- Sports physicals
AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.
McMullen Community Health Center provides these pediatric care services:
- Immunizations
- Well-child visits
- Acute care/sick child visits
- Chronic disease management (such as asthma, diabetes, etc.)
- Health education
- Vision and hearing screening
- Sports physicals
AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.
Live Oak Community Center provides these pediatric care services:
- Immunizations
- Well-child visits
- Acute care/sick child visits
- Chronic disease management (such as asthma, diabetes, etc.)
- Health education
- Vision and hearing screening
- Sports physicals
AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.
MHP Salud’s Connect and Care Initiative aims to improve health care access for underserved community members by providing information on health care services and offering application assistance to available social programs. Additionally, MHP Salud currently operates one of two Navigator projects in Texas – which help community members access the Health Insurance Marketplace. We have extensive experience providing enrollment assistance to underserved, hard-to-reach communities.
Since 2013, MHP Salud’s Community Health Workers have helped the families of the Rio Grande Valley navigate the insurance marketplace and prepare their insurance applications. Our Community Health Workers, also sometimes referred to as Insurance Navigators, are equipped with accurate knowledge about the ACA and trained specifically in how to appropriately help a community member prepare for filing their application. Our CHW Navigators have also successfully led outreach activities to promote open enrollment and the availability of Navigator assistance, given presentations throughout the community, and offered one-on-one interactions with consumers.
Families with children, pregnant women, the elderly with certain incomes, and people with disabilities.
Free
CHWs in our Connecting Kids to Care initiative provide bilingual information and application assistance for government programs such as Medicaid and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) to families with children, pregnant women, the elderly with certain incomes, and people with disabilities. Our CHWs are also trained to help families figure out if they qualify and provide guidance on what documents are needed for the application process. Those who qualify receive benefits such as coverage for visits with doctors and dentists, prescription drugs, vaccines, eye exams, hospital care and more.
Families with children, pregnant women, the elderly with certain incomes, and people with disabilities.