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Unfortunately, millions of poor people in the United States struggle with vision problems. Countless families do not have health insurance. Other families are covered by public or private insurance plans that have eliminated or reduced eye care coverage in an effort to cut costs.
Uncorrected vision problems can seriously affect a person's life.
- For children, not having glasses can lead to failure in the classroom, developmental delays, learning disabilities, social maladjustment, and even juvenile delinquency.
- For adults, improper eyewear can mean the difference between employment and unemployment.
- For seniors, poor vision can limit their ability to read medicine labels, turn on the stove, and perform other tasks required to lead an independent life.
New Eyes for the Needy purchases eyeglasses for needy residents of the U.S.. We help when
no one else can.
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22 states have narrowed eligibility standards, resulting in a loss of coverage for
1.7 million working poor people.
Since 2002, Montana, Texas, Utah, Florida, Missouri, Washington, Alabama, and Illinois have eliminated coverage for prescription eyeglasses for adults.
As of January 2005,
20 states do not include eyeglasses as a benefit for recipients over age 21.
Many states have increased the co-payment for prescription eyeglasses.
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