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Eye Care

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UW Health Free Eye Clinic

Phone: (608) 263-7171

About this resource: This clinic provides eye care services to uninsured patients over the age of 18. The clinic is open on the first Saturday of every other month. Services include free eye exam, free glasses, and free lenses.

Who can use this resource? Uninsured patients over the age of 18. Patient must be referred through Access Clinics.

Next Steps:

  • Call (608) 263-7171 to learn more!

University Station Clinic

2880 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53705

LensCrafters Onesight Program

Phone: (608) 246-0308

About this resource? LensCrafters Onesight Program provides a free eye exam, free eyeglasses, and free lenses to qualifying patients once per lifetime

Who can use this resource? Uninsured patients. Patients must get a referral from their provider.

Next Steps:

  • You must have a referral from your primary care provider.

  • Then fill out an application (see Box for application).

  • Navigators: work with Lane to get it faxed over.

LensCrafters in Madison

29 E. Towne Mall

Madison, WI 53704

Madison Central Lion's Club (MCLC)

Phone: None? 

About this program: The Madison Central Lion’s Club helps provide eyeglasses to those without health insurance and unable to afford the cost. Individuals must be referred by an Authorized Agency. The following organizations are authorized to refer people to this program:

  • Access Community Health Centers

  • Access to Independence, Inc.

  • Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

  • Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)

  • Hope Haven

  • Jewish Social Services of Madison

  • Joining Forces for Families

  • Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan, Inc.

  • MEDiC

  • Middleton Outreach Ministry

  • Porchlight

  • Public Health Madison & Dane County

  • Reach Dane

  • RESPECT- ARC Community Services, Inc.

  • Salvation Army

  • Tenant Resource Center

  • UW Health

  • WISCARES

  • Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Elderly

**Wingra, MEDiC, and Northeast patients should all be able to apply for this program. Not sure who will have access to the application.

Who can use this resource? Individuals of all ages who have either lived in Madison for at least 12 months OR have a child in the household attending the Madison Metro School System. Individuals cannot have received eyeglasses assistance from MCLC in the last 2 years. Individuals must meet the income guidelines outlined on the MCLC website.

EyeBuy Direct                             Zennioptical                            39 Dollar Glasses

About:

  • Websites that offer generic frames for as little as $6

  • Can find prescription glasses with lenses for less than $50

Respectacle

About this resource: This website provides used eyeglasses for free. There is a limit of 3 pairs of glasses per person in 1 year. 

Who can use this resource? Anyone! 

Next Steps: 

  • Visit the website above to get started! 

    • You will need to provide your prescription information and basic demographic information. ​

  • Glasses will be mailed within 7-10 days of order. 

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