Prevent Blindness provides services to the homeless of Houston in partnership with the Houston Ophthalmological Society and University of Houston College of Optometry.
Prevent Blindness Texas and the Houston Ophthalmological Society along with UH College of Optometry works to fill the vision needs of Houston’s homeless by scheduling vision screening days in the shelters, half way houses and transitional living facilities in the Houston/Harris County area. Dr. Amy Coburn of Baylor College of Medicine has been instrumental in assisting to develop this program in conjunction with Jim Hubbard, President of PBT.
You may qualify for patient services such as an eye examination or eye glasses. If your annual income places you at 150 % of the National Poverty Guideline you may qualify by clicking on the links below, printing the applications and instructions and completing the applications. Please fax the applications to 713-529-8310. Along with the applications, please provide proof of income.
Exams and Glasses Application, Form 1
Exams and Glasses Application, Form 2
To learn more about Prevent Blindness Texas's programs and services, call us at
888/98SIGHT (in state) or 713/526-2559 or any of our branch offices.
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