I am in need of an eye exam and new glasses as my vision is getting increasingly worse. I have not had an exam in 5 years and having a very hard job doing my job. As I am handicapped and can only work part time I am fearful of losing my only income. Is there anywhere I might get assistance with a near by optomatrist so that I may continue to be independent?

First of all, you are on an international site, so 'near by optometrist' doesn't mean much here. I don't know what to suggest other then googling 'free eye exams' as I just did and there were a lot of sites that directed to free exams.