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Provides preschool and adult vision screenings. When a screening identifies a problem, the child/adult is referred for a complete professional eye exam.

Provide the following programs and services to adults 55 years and older: A) Physical and occupational therapy B) Vision and hearing screenings C) Social connections and activities D) Breakfast, lunch, and snacks E) Personal grooming and showers F) Laundry G) Transportation

Provides free eye exams, custom eyeglasses, glaucoma checks and other essential supplies directly to individuals.

Providing thousands of free vision screenings to children and adults in our service areas each year. These screenings help to detect potential vision and eye health problems, often before symptoms are noticed.

Offers assessments by licensed optometrists, prescriptions for optical aids, and the opportunity to try out aids ranging from magnifiers, writing guides, special lighting devices, and closed-circuit TVs. Prevention of blindness programs including free vision screenings for children 12 months to 6 years of age. Transportation: This free door-to-door service provides rides to essential medical appointment or critical service need, such as obtaining a photo ID or grocery shopping. Individuals must live in Allegheny County and meet the program criteria. Appointments requested to be made in advance.

Provide people with visual impairments the skills, supports, and solutions that advance their self-sufficiency. Offers lIfe skills education support services, technology solutions, and preventive services.

Provides an eye screening that is designed to detect eye issues and awareness.

Glaucoma Service provides care and treatment to individuals with glaucoma.

Provides free vision screening for children ages 6 months through 6 years of age. Can provide screenings for groups of children in preschool, daycare, or kindergarten registration settings. Makes referrals for a full eye exam with an optometrist or an ophthalmologist if a possible problem is detected.

Services offered:

• Occupational Therapy services
• Case Management and Adjustment to Vision Loss
• Orientation and Mobility training
• Access Technology

Supports and promotes the interests of those who are low vision or blind and the prevention of blindness through a wide range of services, including:

• Rehabilitation Services to teach vision impaired persons and their family's techniques and use of adaptive equipment to promote independence
• Kid Sight screenings
• Vision Voucher Program
• Sight Loss Support Groups

Improves access and the health of the community through the delivery of coordinated comprehensive services for all ages and residents of Berks County regardless of their economic status.

Provides no cost vision exam with an optometrist and eye glasses.

Finds undetected, yet treatable eye conditions in children through vision screenings. Provides vision screenings and educational presentations to pre-schools, kindergarten registrations, and health fairs.

Provides free health services to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. Services include primary care, dental and eye screenings, laboratory services, prescription assistance, employment physicals, and referral to a network of providers.

Evaluates how to enhance an individual's remaining vision. The low vision doctor asks the patient about their health history, what medications they are taking and what their living arrangements are, such as living independently or in assisted living. The doctor will ask them what activities they would like to do that they can't do now, such as watch television, write checks, take a walk, read the newspaper, or see faces. Low vision is not strictly related to aging.

Provides general vision services.

Administers preschool vision screenings that will identify eye diseases or vision deficiencies.

Provides optometry and vision screenings.

Provides a range of services and support for the blind and visually impaired including: A) Case management and Information and Referral B) Low Vision Clinic Evaluations, Low Vision Aids and Devices, Technology Room C) In Home Services, Support Groups, Transportation/Escort, social activities D) Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orientation and Mobility Training, Assistive Technology E) Healthy Living Classes, Mindfulness Classes, Yoga, In Chair Exercise

Offers vision screenings. Provides speakers for community civic groups, church groups, and other organizations.

Offers eye screenings for all ages to identify any vision and binocular issues. Can also help individuals find an eye care provider that is right for you, and refer to the Remedial Eye Program if appropriate to help defray the cost of glasses.

Provide people with visual impairments the skills, supports, and solutions that advance their self-sufficiency. Offers lIfe skills education support services, technology solutions, and preventive services.

Provides multiple services for visually impaired and legally blind individuals. Services include transportation to and from a Doctor appointment, vision exams, and information for those in need.

Provides vision screenings and vision rehabilitation services including a low vision evaluation. The Sight Center helps those who are uninsured or underinsured and need glasses get the vision care they need.