Fortunately, there is a program that for the past ten years has helped these families by providing comprehensive eye exams, as well as eyeglasses, free of charge. Manderino said people have from now until Jan. 31 to apply for the free care. Phone lines are open between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. weekdays. St. Louis, MO 63141. The forms must be postmarked by Jan. 22.
Eye care is an essential part of one's overall health care.
Not only can a routine eye exam correct minor vision problems, it can detect vision threatening diseases and the early signs of general health problems. Manderino said in Pennsylvania, more than 300 volunteers provide the free, comprehensive eye exams to people who cannot afford insurance or the cost of routine eye care. Last year, more than 730 Pennsylvanians received comprehensive eye care and more than 530 received eyeglasses from participating doctors of optometry.