Vision Care
If you cannot find what you're looking for from the information below, call us at (240) 777-4940 (Mon to Fri, 9am—5pm) or visit us at one of our locations to ask about programs that can help you.
General
- Live Healthy
- Live Healthy is a national program that Montgomery County is participating in to provide residents with discounts on dental and health services.
- Provides a low-fee health discount program for individuals or families.
- The health discount program saves residents 35% off the retail price of eyeglass frames with the purchase of a complete pair of glasses. There are also discounts on other products and services, including exams, lenses, accessories, contact lenses and more. Residents can also save 15% off retail prices for Lasik and PRK vision services through the U.S. Laser Network.
- To learn more visit the National Association of Counties or call toll-free 1-877-573-2395.
- Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington: 202-234-1010
- Programs for children and adults, including vision and glaucoma screenings, eyeglass distributions, low vision rehabilitation, resource assistance, support groups, and more. Website also provides financial resources for eye care.
- Low Vision Resource Center: 301-951-4444
- Call to get help from a Resource Navigator, who can connect you with the best resources for you. At the Center, you can also see and try various aids and devices available.
- Shepherd’s Table Eye Clinic: 301-585-6463 x203
- Provides vision care to low-income adults who do not have vision insurance. Must be referred by government agency or nonprofit organization.
- Lions Club: [email protected]
- Provides assistance to low-income people in need of assistance with vision exams and eye glasses, as well as hearing aids.
- VSP Eyes of Hope
- Low-income, uninsured adults and children may receive gift certificates for free eye-care and glasses.
- Vision Care Financial Assistance Information (English) (Español)
- Organizations and services that can help pay for vision care.
For Children
- Medicaid and Maryland Children’s Health Program
- Children who are enrolled in Medicaid or the Maryland Children’s Health Program can receive vision care through those programs. For questions about whether you qualify and to apply, contact Maryland Health Connection (English) (Español): 240-777-1815 or 855-642-8572
- Care for Kids: 301-628-3450
- County health program for low-income children who do not qualify for other insurance. Does not require immigration status.
- The Neediest Kids Program
- Provides vision care and other services to low-income children. Request referral from school nurse.