Seniors and disabled.

One-on-one or group training program to assist persons with disabilities and seniors learn to use RTC fixed route transit services safety and properly.

Trained and certified Lions Club members hold vision screenings at health fairs, as well as at the facilities of businesses and other nonprofit organizations.

Individuals whose disability causes a substantial functional limitation and lacks other resources.

Program can help individuals identify their Independent Living goals and the appropriate Assistive Technology (AT) that is necessary for the individual to care for themselves or receive care in their homes and their community. Also has resources to provide a variety of AT when no other resources are possible. Assistance in: developing independent living goals, identifying assistive technology and options, and information/referrals/technical information. Provides assistive technology needed for daily living home and community access; including home and vehicle modifications, durable medical equipment, visual aids, mobility devices, and personal communication technology when no other resources are available.

Visually impaired or friend/family of.

Provides support, resources, open discussion, education about blindness, and scholarship opportunities for vision impaired. Meets at Pahrump Senior Center on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

All Native Americans and Alaskan Indians enrolled with a Federally recognized Tribe.

Provides eye/vision examination to diagnose and manage eye care problems. Lens and Frames are offered at a reduce fee scale.

Supports sight programs and services including vision screenings, eye banks, and eyeglass recycling.

*US Citizen or legal resident *Cannot have had an eye exam in the last 12 months *Cannot not belong to an HMO or be receiving eye care benefits through the VA; determined to be at increased risk for glaucoma based on age, race, and family history of glaucoma.

Provides a glaucoma examination for those who are determined to be at increased risk for glaucoma based on age, race, and family history of glaucoma.

A public service program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology providing eye care through volunteer ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.) at no cost to those who qualify. A comprehensive medical eye exam is provided and care for anything diagnosed at the initial visit for up to one year at no out-of-pocket cost for the physician's services.COVID-19 UPDATE: Providing urgent care related to the pandemic at this time and temporarily unable to provide new referrals for programs. Check back often. In the interim, visit 'Resources' page for information on free or discounted medication, discounted eye glasses, etc.

• Eye Care
• Eye Screening

Infants 6-12 months old

Provides a one-time, no cost comprehensive eye assessment for infants 6-12 months old regardless of income or insurance coverage.

• Eye Screening

Services locator website.

Managed by the American Optometry Association (AOA) Foundation and The Vision Care Institute.

National Eye Institute is the principal agency for conducting and supporting vision research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of diseases that affect the eye and vision.

Provides gift certificates, through a network of community partners, lto children in need to receive no-cost eye care and glasses from a local doctor.

• Eye Screening
• Glasses/Contact Lenses