Fy-Eye June 2020

FY-Eye: June 2020

Prevent Blindness Wisconsin continues to find ways to help our clients during these uncertain times. We keep our clients up to date on the status of different programs by offering resources to clients who call for information on how to receive care (low cost glasses, online glasses options, County Eye Care Provider Guides, etc.). Also, in an on-going effort to serve our clients despite Covid-19 restrictions, we have transitioned to virtual trainings in order to support our partners.

While we continue to try innovative ways to proceed, we need your help to help others:

Parents of a school-aged student applied for our voucher program to help their son receive a much-needed eye exam. Because he’s not enrolled in any vision insurance, options for vision care are limited and would require his parents pay out of pocket. Due to our voucher program being on hold, the family is unable to get their child the vision care he needs, potentially putting him behind when he returns to school.

Virginia, who suffers from diabetes, has used our vision care voucher program over the past few years. Because of her preexisting diabetic condition, she is at greater risk for vision loss and her doctor recommends she receive a new prescription every six months. Because Virginia cannot afford to go to the eye doctor, she has relied on vision care voucher programs through our office to maintain a yearly eye doctor appointment. Unfortunately, due to the impact of Covid-19 and the suspension of our program, she is not able to get the vision care she needs to save her from possible vision loss. “I do not have the money to go to the eye doctor. I really appreciate the help.” – Virginia

These are only two of many similar stories of people who rely on vision care voucher programs to access an eye exam and glasses.

Please donate to help us continue our sight saving work throughout Wisconsin. A $50 donation can help purchase an eye exam for an uninsured child or adult.