Eye Services
East Tennessee Lions Eye Bank, Inc.
544-9625
1924 Alcoa Highway, Box U-26, 37920
Transplant agency only.
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Gift of Sight & Hearing (CAC)
546-6262
Office on Aging
611 Winona Street, 37917
For Knox County residents who cannot afford them, program provides low-cost eye and hearing exams, eyeglasses, and hearing aids for people age 50+, and low-cost dentures for seniors age 60+ (no extractions, routine dental maintenance, or restorative work). No initial charge to participants, who repay cost over time based on ability to pay. Joint program of Knoxville-Knox County Council on Aging and Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service.
Seniors Eyecare Program
1-800-222-3937
Free care from cooperating ophthalmologists for U.S. citizens age 65+ with medical eye problems (not eyeglasses) who have not seen an eye doctor in the last three years and who do not have HMO coverage, a Managed Health Plan, or VA coverage.
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Eye Services with Transportation
Ask your physician whether he or she can help if you need transportation.
St. Mary’s Care Van for Seniors provides transportation to the following two eye doctors’ offices. Patient must be a member of St. Mary’s PrimeLife for Seniors. Donations accepted; can register by phone.
Center for Sight
546-7140
St. Mary’s Professional Building, Suite 711, 37917
Williford & Dawson
546-1464
St. Mary’s Professional Building, Suite 510, 37917
Low Vision Services
East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC)
219-0130
4918 N. Broadway, 37918
Provides information and access to assistive equipment and products for people with visual (and other) disabilities. Fees vary.
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Low Vision Center
522-2449
Southeastern Retina Associates, P.C.
1124 E. Weisgarber, Suite 204-207, 37909
Nonprofit organization that provides rehabilitation services for patients with visual impairments. Patients with moderate to severe vision loss can retain independence and quality of life through services such as training on assistive devices, skills training, and referrals to resources and support groups.
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Low Vision Support Group
524-2786
jointly sponsored by the Office on Aging and TN Services for the Blind
Meets monthly at O’Connor Senior Center. Speakers, socials, occasional trips. Transportation available. Free.
