Resources
The Alexander Vision Center provides eye examination and eye glasses, if needed at no cost for children residing in North Central Texas. This service is for children (3-18 yrs) who do not have medical insurance that covers a vision exam and or eye glasses and meet the 150% poverty income guidelines. Referrals come from the school nurse for children who have failed a Vision Screening, or from a doctor's office or another screening event. Please refer to their website for guidelines on how to apply.
The Community Eye Clinic is a community-based clinic which provides comprehensive medical and routine eye care, convieniently located in the First Christian Church. They are providers for Medicare and Medicaid, and have a reduced fee structure based on annual income for un-insured patients. They also provide eye medications at no charge. Please visit their facebook page for more information.
Gill Children’s Services is a funding source of last resort that provides a safety net for Tarrant County children whose medical, dental, physical, social, psychological, and educational needs have not been met by other community resources. Please visit their website for more information.
JPS Health Network offers 20 school-based health centers in 13 school districts to help students get well and stay well. These clinics are open all year, even during the summer, to students and their brothers and sisters. The clinics offer school physicals, care for colds and flu, immunizations and treatment for health problems like asthma, diabetes and obesity. Please visit their website for more information.
They preserve and protect the eyes of Texas. Their mission is to prevent blindness and preserve sight. Please visit their website for more information.
