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Furthermore, patients seeking eye care resources throughout the DFW Metro Area can access programs that provide exams, medical and surgical care, and postoperative support to prevent disease progression and blindness.
General Adult & Family Eye Care
Parkland Self Pay Charity Discount Program
https://www.parklandhospital.com/parkland-self-pay-charity-discount-program
Phone: (214) 590-4900
Additionally, the program provides financial assistance to those who qualify for medical services at Parkland Hospital.
The Community Eye Clinic in Tarrant County
Phone: (817) 289-6800
Additionally, the clinic offers routine eye care and eye medications at reduced fees for uninsured patients.
Cedar Springs Eye Clinic in Uptown Dallas
https://eyecare.opt.uh.edu/locations/dallas/
Phone: (214) 528-7354
Moreover, UH Health Eye Care Center in Dallas is a community-based inner-city satellite clinic that serves the eye care needs of those without traditional resources.
Healing Hands Health
https://www.hhmhealth.org/vision-services/
Phone: (214) 221-0855
Healing Hands Health was founded to provide compassionate, accessible, quality medical care to the Dallas community. Additionally, their vision center is a federally qualified health center that uses a sliding scale to provide comprehensive eye care for adults and children aged four and older.
Low‑Cost & Specialty Vision Services
Center for Vision Health
centerforvisionhealth.org
Phone: (214) 828-9900
Furthermore, this nonprofit, low-cost eye clinic provides practical and creative solutions for the visual needs of children, adults, and seniors, especially those needing low vision services.
South Dallas Glaucoma Services Clinic by Cure Glaucoma Foundation
Phone: (214) 828-9900
The South Dallas Glaucoma Services Clinic was established so that nonprofit organizations who identify patients with glaucoma at any stage of the disease will have a place to refer patients for treatments regardless of their financial situation. They will be seen by some of the best glaucoma specialists in the world who are familiar with all forms of glaucoma management. Moreover, this program provides patients who have been unable to receive care with a treatment path that prevents vision loss and permanent disability.
Eyeglasses & Support Programs
Lion’s Sight and Tissue Foundation (Dallas, TX)
www.lstf.org
Phone: (972) 276 1250
Eyeglasses are available for needy adults and children not in school. However, you need a referral from an LSTF-recognized social worker. For children, a school nurse can refer them for eye exams and glasses by contacting LSTF. Additionally, exams for kids take place at the Low Vision Clinic (see link). A parent or legal guardian must be present. On busy days, you can expect to wait between 2-4 hours.
Cornerstone Health Services, Charitable Cataract Clinic (Tarrant County and surrounding areas)
https://www.cornerstonefortworth.org/health-services
Phone: (817) 632-6000
Moreover, the Cataract Clinic is the nation’s first free cataract facility for the uninsured. Volunteer physicians and ophthalmic staff treat up to 10 patients per clinic day with full support from Cornerstone’s trained medical staff.
Fort Worth Area Eye Care
Community Eye Clinic in Downtown Fort Worth
https://eyecare.opt.uh.edu/locations/fort-worth-central/
Phone: (817) 289-6800
Furthermore, UH Health – Eye Care Center in Fort Worth Central is a community-based inner-city clinic that serves the eye care needs of those without traditional resources.
Children’s Eye Care Resources
Alexander Vision Clinic by Cook Children’s Health Care System (Tarrant County)
https://cookchildrens.org/ophthalmology/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: (682) 885-4499
Additionally, the program provides free eye exams and glasses to low-income, uninsured children.