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Adults and Children in Need of Vision Care

Get Help

If you can't access or afford the vision care you need, or if your eye care practice has been affected by disaster, explore the options below to view available programs.

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No-cost Vision Care

If you can’t afford the vision care you need, VSP Eyes of Hope gift certificates and mobile clinics may be able to help.

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Disaster Relief

Multiple programs are available to assist community members and eyecare practices affected by disaster.

Gift Certificates

VSP Vision™ Eyes of Hope® gift certificates, sometimes called vouchers, provide adults and children in need with access to eye exams and new glasses at no cost through a VSP network doctor in their community.

Who's Eligible​​​​

  • Individuals of any age
  • Family income up to 200% of Federal Poverty Level guidelines
  • No coverage through a private insurer or government program for the eye exam or prescription eyewear to be covered by the certificate
  • Haven't received care through a VSP program during the last 12 months

Gift certificates provide coverage for a comprehensive eye exam and a complete pair of prescription glasses with single vision or lined multifocal lenses.

If you already have a VSP Eyes of Hope gift certificate, find a local VSP network doctor where you can make an appointment.

How to Access Help

Gift certificates are distributed through our national network of community partners.

Students through 19 years of age: Contact a school nurse.
School nurses and administrators can request a VSP Eyes of Hope gift certificate (formerly Sight for Students) through one of our education partners, which include the National Association of School Nurses, California School Nurses Organization, Communities In Schools, and the National Head Start Association.

Adults and children of any age: Contact one of our community partners.
Reach out to Prevent Blindness, your local Lions Clubs chapter, members of the National Association of Community Health Centers, or UnidosUS and let them know that you’re in need of vision care.

Mobile Clinics

VSP Eyes of Hope mobile clinics travel the U.S. in partnership with local charities and VSP network doctors to provide no-cost eye exams and glasses for communities in need. View the calendar below to see if there’s an upcoming event near you.

Who's Eligible​​​​

  • Individuals of any age
  • Family income up to 200% of Federal Poverty Level guidelines
  • No routine eye care or eyewear coverage through a private insurer or government program
  • Haven't received care through a VSP program during the last 12 months

Additional Information

Download all forms and information for patients who receive services on a VSP Eyes of Hope Mobile Clinic: EnglishSpanish

Download COVID-19 Safety Protocols for VSP Eyes of Hope Mobile Clinic events:
English/Spanish

  • Mobile Clinic Upcoming Events

    June 2–3, 2023
    Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic, Providence, RI
    Appointments are being scheduled for Special Olympics athletes as part of the Special Olympics Rhode Island 2023 Summer Games.

    June 12–14, 2023
    Howard Brown Health 63rd St. Clinic, Chicago, IL
    Appointments are being scheduled in partnership with Prevent Blindness and Howard Brown Health for community members who are eligible.

    June 16–17, 2023
    Aqua Vision Care, Pikesville, MD
    Appointments are being scheduled for community members who are eligible.

    June 17, 2023
    William Land Park, Sacramento, CA
    Appointments are being scheduled for eligible community members attending the Sacramento Juneteenth Festival.

    June 19–21, 2023
    YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Troy, NY
    Appointments are being scheduled for community members who are eligible.

    June 29–30, 2023
    Chester City Hall, Chester, PA
    Appointments are being scheduled for community members who are eligible.

Disaster Relief

Our thoughts are with those affected by natural disasters. Our disaster response resources below can help whenever there's a need.

VSP Members

If you've lost or broken your eyewear or need eye care, call 800-877-7195 for assistance (even if you've already used your benefits).

Non-VSP Members

If you've lost or broken your eyewear and you're not currently eligible or don’t have vision insurance, contact a local Red Cross chapter or shelter to request a VSP Eyes of Hope Disaster Relief gift certificate.

VSP Network Doctors

Call us at 800-615-1883 to learn about the resources available to you and your patients.