Vision Health Resources

Dr. Lauer examines a participants eye
Casey Community Outreach Program volunteer Dr. Lauer examines a participant in the mobile unit.

Vision Health Navigator Resources

Vision resources are important for patients, referring providers, and Community Health workers learning to become Vision Health Navigators.

Exams, screenings and follow-up care

CareOregon 
Help for you to enroll in the Oregon Health Plan
503-416-4100

InsureKids Now
Information on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program

Legacy Devers Eye Institute 
Clinical eye services with financial aid if you qualify
800-495-7076 

OHSU Financial and Medicaid Services 
Help for uninsured and under-insured OHSU patients who qualify for state and/or federal medical assistance programs. They can help you with the application process.
503-494-8505

OR Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation

  • Patient Care Program
    Helps Oregonians get the sight and hearing surgery or treatments they need but cannot afford.
    info@OLSHF.org
    971-270-0203
  • Mission Cataract Program
    Free cataract surgeries if you lack the means to pay for it or do not have qualifying insurance.
    503-413-7399
  • School Vision Screening Program
    503-413-7399
  • KEX Kids Fund 
    Free eye exams, glasses and/or hearing aids for students
    503-413-7399

Pacific University EyeClinic Portland
Accepts most vision and medical insurance plans including Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (depending on plan), and Oregon Health Plan/Care Oregon Plan (Plus and Standard). If you have financial need and do not have insurance, they offer reduced fee and other payment options. 
503-352-2500

Pacific College of Optometry Community Outreach
Mobile vision screening clinic 

Project Access Now
Connects low-income, uninsured people with donated health services. Serving the Portland metro tri-county region.
503-345-6553

VA Vision Care
If you qualify for VA health care benefits, you may be able to get some or all of your vision care through VA.
844-698-2311

Eyeglasses

New Eyes
Social service and other agencies can request an eyeglass voucher for their clients. The voucher is for a basic pair of single or lined bifocal lenses.

OR Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation 

  • KEX Kids Fund
    Free eye exams, glasses and/or hearing aids for students.
    503-413-7399
  • Lions EyePromise Optical Lab
    Sliding scale fee for glasses.
    1010 NW 22nd Avenue, #144, Portland, OR 97210
    503-413-7399

Respectacle
Website where you can search for free glasses if you have a current prescription.

Vision health, financial and other resources

American Academy of Ophthalmology 
Advocate for patients and the public, leading education and advancing the profession of ophthalmology.

National Eye Institute
Conducts and supports research, training, sharing health information and other programs. Part of the National Institutes of Health.

Oregon Commission for the Blind
Services for if you have vision loss and need specialized training and support to live a full and productive life. 

Prevent Blindness

Medications

  • Good Rx: Save up to 80% on prescriptions. Get FREE GoodRx coupons to use at popular pharmacies like Rite Aid, Safeway, Walgreens, Walmart, Costco. Go online, type your medication and compare prices to select which Pharmacy provides the best discount and get coupon (print or on your phone). GoodRx is 100% free. No registration required. You can also request for a Prescription Savings Card if you prefer a physical card, don’t use a smartphone, or have limited or no internet access. Digital coupons are better. You can install the GoodRx app on your phone. 
  • Cost Plus Drug Company: CostPlus provides safe, affordable medications. Because of shipping cost, there is more benefit in ordering 90-day supply. Check the website if any of your prescriptions are on their list, sign up and

Ask your doctor to write a new prescription that includes ALL of the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your date of birth
  • Your medications
  • Give your doctor this information for our pharmacy

NCPDP ID # 4940208 | Tel: 1-833-926-3384

This program supports patients who:

  • Are being treated by a licensed U.S. healthcare provider on an outpatient basis and prescribed an AbbVie medicine that is included in our assistance program
  • Have limited or no health insurance coverage
  • Demonstrate qualifying financial need
  • Live in the United States

How to enroll in myAbbVie Assist:

  1. Find your medicine from this list of AbbVie treatments and review eligibility information for myAbbVie Assist.
    1. New in 2023: Eligibility for myAbbVie Assist may be initiated through AbbVie Patient Access Support, which will review financial support opportunities for all AbbVie programs, including myAbbVie Assist.
  2. If you would like to apply, complete the provided application with your health care provider and return it to us.
  3. We will review your application within two days, and will update you and your health care provider about the status.
  4. If you have questions, call us at 1-800-222-6885
  • Xalatan (Latanoprost) Savings Offer
    • 1-866-562-6147
    • With the XALATAN Savings Card, you may pay as little as $0 for each 30-day fill of brand-name XALATAN.*
    • *Eligible patients could save up to $1,500 a year. Savings Card only works on brand-name XALATAN. Terms and Conditions apply.
    • YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE XALATAN SAVINGS CARD IF...
      • You have insurance that:
        • Is provided by your employer or directly purchased by you
        • Is not Medicare, Medicaid, or any other state/federal health insurance
      • You are uninsured
      • You are 18 or older