GLASSES

If you have poor vision, even with glasses, and this causes you a problem in getting or keeping a job, our Vocational Rehabilitation program might be able to assist. Assistance in getting glasses must be one of several services that you require in order to get or keep a job. Click here to see our Guide to Services.

EYE EXAMS

If you need an eye examination, are low income, do not qualify for Medicaid and are a NC resident, our Medical Eye Care Program might be able to help. Eligibility for help with eye exams is determined by the Social Worker for the Blind in your county.

If you have poor vision and it keeps you from getting or keeping a job, our Vocational Rehabilitation Program might be able to help. Routine eye exams can be provided to determine eligibility for a plan of services that will lead to achievement of your employment goal.

EYE SURGERY/TREATMENT

We might be able to assist you with eye-related surgery/ treatment if you are low income, a NC resident and do not qualify for Medicaid, our Medical Eye Care Program (see our Guide to Services) might be able to help. Eligibility is determined by a Social Worker for the Blind . Prior approval for emergency treatment and services will only be given by the state consulting ophthalmologist.

If you need eye surgery/ treatment in order to get or keep a job and have few or limited resources, our Vocational Rehabilitation Program might be able to help.

EYE RELATED MEDICATIONS

If you need medications for your eyes or for medical conditions related to vision loss, are a NC resident, do not qualify for Medicaid and have no other resources to assist you, our Medical Eye Care Program might be able to help with drugs that have a direct or beneficial action on the eye. Eligibility is determined by the Social Worker for the Blind in your county and approved by the Nursing Eye Care Consultant.

If you have poor vision and it keeps you from getting or keeping a job, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor might be able to help. Short-term help with medications can be provided as part of your plan of services to help you reach your employment goal. Click here to find the office nearest to you.

HEARING EXAMINATIONS

If you have vision and hearing loss and have difficulty performing activities such as using the telephone, communicating with others in-person, or hearing doorbells and alarms, one of our Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselors might be able to help you.

If you have vision and hearing loss and are having problems finding or keeping a job, we might be able to help you get a hearing examination through our Vocational Rehabilitation Program.