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VISION USA--optometry's national charity program

S C Miller

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |September 1, 1993
    PubMed
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    The VISION USA program provides essential free eye care to uninsured Americans. This initiative successfully identified vision problems and provided necessary prescriptions for over 115,000 individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Optometry
    • Community Health Programs

    Background:

    • An estimated 18 million uninsured Americans lack access to affordable eye care.
    • Many individuals fall through gaps in government and private healthcare assistance.
    • The American Optometric Association established VISION USA to address this unmet need.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the structure and impact of the VISION USA program.
    • To highlight the role of optometric professionals in community service.
    • To assess the effectiveness of a program providing free eye examinations to underserved populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Nearly 8,000 doctors of optometry volunteered for the program.
    • A computerized ZIP code system matched eligible patients with local optometrists.

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  • Free eye examinations were provided annually during Save Your Vision Week.

    • Main Results:

    • Over 115,000 individuals received services in the first three years.
    • More than 21% of patients had their first-ever eye examination.
    • Over 86% of patients presented with vision problems, and 70% received new prescriptions.

    Conclusions:

    • VISION USA effectively addresses a critical gap in eye care for a vulnerable population.
    • The program demonstrates the commitment of optometrists to community service and aiding those in need.
    • The initiative highlights the positive impact of volunteer-driven healthcare programs.