Prevent Blindness Georgia

Adult Eyeglass VouchersService

Helps adults who qualify apply for a voucher for free glasses if they already have a prescription. Adults without a prescription can apply for a VSP Mobile Eyes certificate that covers an eye exam and one pair of glasses.

Children's Eyeglass Vouchers and Replacement GlassesService

Helps low-income, uninsured children get free glasses with the HealthyEyes program if they have a prescription. Children without a prescription may get a free eye exam and glasses through VSP Sight for Students.

Children's Vision Screening Training, Certification, and SuppliesProgram

Trains school nurses, public health nurses, pediatric practices, nursing students, pre-K workers and volunteers to screen children's vision. People who pass get a certification that lasts three years.

Georgia Retinal Imaging ProjectProgram

Free screenings that look for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. The visit includes a risk check, a sight test, an eye pressure check and photos of the back of the eye. A volunteer eye doctor reads the photos.

PEEP Project children's vision clinicsProgram

The PEEP Project holds clinic days that give children free vision screenings, full eye exams and two pairs of glasses, one for school and one for home. It focuses on places where eye care is hard to reach, such as Lumpkin County and Fannin County.

Star Pupils Children's ProgramProgram

Certified screeners check the vision of 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds for free at pre-K classes, Head Starts, preschools and childcare centers. Children who do not pass are referred to an eye doctor.

Surgical Referrals for AdultsService

Accepts surgical referral applications for adults who need help with eye-related surgery referrals.

Vision Outreach Adult ProgramProgram

Adults who qualify by income can get a free eye exam and glasses for $30. Clinics are held monthly in Metro Atlanta, and eye teams also go to shelters, senior centers and partner agencies.