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Offers appointments with an occupational therapist and a low vision doctor to determine the need for visual aids and services. Accepts insurance for these services.

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

Provides general vision services.

Provides vision screening, eye examinations, and glasses for uninsured and underinsured individuals who cannot afford to purchase prescription glasses.

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.

Glaucoma Service provides care and treatment to individuals with glaucoma.

Offers screening procedures that identify individuals who have targeted eye diseases or vision deficiencies that may require further examination.

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.

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

Offers vision screenings for adults, and children in preschool or 4th grade.

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

Performs vision screenings and offers programs focused on eye safety. Uses spot screening devices to detect ophthalmological issues. Also provides low-cost eyeglasses to income-eligible individuals.

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.

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

Provides free vision screenings for children of all ages. Children who fail the screening or have signs or symptoms of a visual impairment are referred for a complete eye exam by an eye care professional.

Provides primary healthcare services for children 0-18 including well visits, sick visits, and follow up. Includes vaccinations, hearing and vision screening, hospitalization, routine labs, and referrals to WIC

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 adult vision screenings at health fairs, senior centers, and employer locations in Clarion, Forest and Venango Counties. Comprehensive eye health and awareness education programs are also available for adults.

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 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.

Offers help to build relationships, gain new knowledge, and obtain resources available. Preschool vision screenings are available for any preschool who inquires.

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 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.