Greene County residents who qualify will have an opportunity to receive free eye exams and eyeglasses during a community health event in Eutaw this weekend.
UAB Community Eye Care will provide the services Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Robert Young Community Center, located at 720 Greensboro Street in Eutaw. The event is being hosted by the West Alabama Cardiac Health Program. (95.3 The Bear)
The free services are available to qualifying individuals whose income falls below the poverty level or who currently receive SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps. (95.3 The Bear)
Appointments are required. Residents interested in participating should call 205-348-3428 for available appointment times. (95.3 The Bear)
Bringing Eye Care to Alabama’s Black Belt
UAB Community Eye Care is the mobile outreach arm of UAB Eye Care and the UAB School of Optometry. The program works to make comprehensive eye care more accessible to lower-income and underinsured patients, including residents of rural Alabama and the Black Belt. (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
UAB says its optometry students, faculty and residents collectively examine nearly 22,000 patients each year through various community outreach efforts. Community Eye Care provides services at schools, senior centers, community events, shelters and other locations. (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
UAB’s Black Belt outreach has also included mobile clinics offering comprehensive eye examinations and free glasses to residents in need. Partnerships with local organizations help the program reach residents who may face barriers such as a lack of insurance or transportation. (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Saturday’s Eutaw event provides another opportunity for Greene County residents to receive vision care closer to home.
Event Information
What: Free eye exams and eyeglasses
When: Saturday, Sept. 19
Where: Robert Young Community Center, 720 Greensboro Street, Eutaw, AL
Eligibility: Individuals below the poverty level or currently receiving SNAP benefits
Appointments: Call 205-348-3428
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