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    gingerraine Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 16, 2006, 02:47 AM
    Free eyeglasses
    I am disable.I have always wore glasses.I went to get a new pair only to find out that medicaid has cut me off from buying my glasses.im a diebetic and my eye site is very very bad.I can't see but very little. Where can I go for help to get eyeglasses?

    Sheila
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    Mar 16, 2006, 05:18 AM
    Call every social services you can find in your area: Catholic Social Services, Lutheran Social Services, etc... If they cannot help you, they can probably direct you to who can.

    Also, check with local churches. In my area the local churches collect unused prescription glasses. Where they take them to be used, I don't know, but if you call a couple big ones they may collect them - and be able to direct you to where to go to or who to call about getting in the program that gives them out.
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    Mar 16, 2006, 06:01 AM
    Hi, Shelia,
    Do you have a Lions Club in your local area; town/city?
    The Lions Club is very active in glasses for diabetics, worldwide. Call the Lions Club, and they could possibly help you, or lead you to who can.
    I do wish you the best.
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    Mar 16, 2006, 06:18 AM
    Yes I will agree with Fred, the Lions Club is most likely the best place.

    But also talk to the social worker in your area, they normally know other private sourses of help if available. Often your local church may help also
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    Apr 12, 2006, 02:24 PM
    There is an organization called New Eyes for the Needy that can help. They can actually get you new eye glasses from your optometrist or ophtalmologist.

    You need to have a recent eye exam -which you may get for free at several health services organizations -but afterwards you request an application from New Eyes for the Needy, they send you a voucher and then you take that to the optometrist. The voucher serves as payment. He gives you the glasses and collects payment from New Eyes for the Needy.

    They work with everyone: adults and children. The voucher will cover the cost of a basic pair of eyeglasses. Nothing fancy.

    I sincerely hope that helps.

    L.

    To go to their website www.neweyesfortheneedy.org
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    May 25, 2006, 11:28 AM
    Hey, Have you try your local lions club, youcan find them by going to the local chamber of commerce.HOPE THIS HELPS.
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    Apr 26, 2007, 04:15 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by gingerraine
    i am disable.i have always wore glasses.i went to get a new pair only to find out that medicaid has cut me off from buying my glasses.im a diebetic and my eye site is very very bad.i can't see but very little. where can i go for help to get eyeglasses?

    sheila
    I have friend that is need for glasses and he can't afford the eye exam or glasses
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    Jun 25, 2007, 06:20 AM
    Try your local health department, sometimes they have an eye doctor that works for them.
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    Apr 21, 2008, 06:33 PM
    How do I get free eye glasses in Connecticut
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    Apr 24, 2008, 11:47 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by deltatwo
    how do I get free eye glasses in connecticut
    The same way you do it everywhere else, please read similar topics when posting on them asking the same question.

    Contact your local Lion's Club and social services office.
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    May 29, 2010, 08:09 PM

    I would appecate ir if I could get another pair of eye glasses for free
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    May 30, 2010, 12:59 PM

    Denise,

    You know that it's a bad idea to post so much personal information, right? Be safe. Keep your identity minimal online. For your safety. Your question was answered in the other thread. Please only post your question once so as not to confuse folks that are trying to help you.
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    Nov 23, 2010, 03:38 PM
    Hello I'm unemployed I need glasses for reading since I cann't afford to buy any glasses I get the reading glasses for $1:00 at dollar tree. When I have money to get them I buy about 5 pair at a time but they are plastic and they brake only after a few days. I really don't want to keep get those kind because I'm afraid I might mess up my eyes even more.
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    Nov 23, 2010, 04:08 PM

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