SERVICES

Making a Difference

Transportation

Transportation to doctors' appointments, health care facilities, grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, and other locations are provided to clients.

To become a client, call our office 724-228-0770 to schedule an intake. You may also fill out a form on the referral page.

Lunch & Learn Client Meetings

Meetings consist of our clients meeting at our office the last Wednesday of each month to engage in a social setting as we serve lunch. Each month there will be a different speaker or demonstration regarding a variety of areas that are beneficial for those with low vision.

We provide limited transportation to and from meetings. Inquire for details.

PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS

The Prevention of Blindness Program and the Specialized Services Program are funded in part by the Pennsylvania State Department of Health and Human Services.

Children's Vision Screenings

Ages 6 mo. - 6 yrs. Children do not know how they should see and may never offer visual complaint. Screenings are done at Head Start Centers, Preschools, Nursery Schools, Daycare Centers, etc. (Consent Form)
Screenings are touch free with the use of a spot screener.
Contact us for inquiry to perform eye screenings at your school!

Education

Preschool Eye Safety Program, usually done in conjunction with preschool vision screenings.
4th Grade Eye Safety and Blindness Awareness Program
Speaker Service - Covering any eye-related topic, i.e., diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, care of the aging eye, etc.

Low Cost Optical Department

Vision Services offers glasses at low cost to individuals who meet income guidelines of the program. A current eyeglass prescription is required (within two years).

An application can be filled out here or at our office.

*We follow Federal Poverty Income guidelines up to 300% for individuals and families.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Managing Public Awareness and Communication between VSOWG and the Washington and Greene County Communities is important. Please contact Vision Services of Washington-Greene for the following:

Public Speaking Presentation for your Civic/Church/Health/Service/Education or Business Group.
Possible partnership between your organization and VSOWG.
Representation at your Health/Community Event.
Your desire to sponsor a Fundraiser or Special Event.

Assistive Technology

We distribute magnifiers, advanced visual aids, closed circuit tv's, desk lights, Amazon Alexa's, I pad's, voice over support, and more!

You may receive one on one training for our visual devices and see what best suits your need. To schedule an appointment for training and for our devices or to inquire for more information, call our office. 724-228-0770.

Financial assistance is available for clients only. Inquire for details.

*If you are not a client and interested in our visual aids, we require a $25 fee for each session.

* Vision Services is an authorized distributer for Eschenbach products.