Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance for Vision Care

If you need financial assistance in obtaining eyecare, or if you know of someone who does, please refer to the following for possible financial help. Always feel free to call our office if you are unable to reach any of the organizations listed below.

Volunteers in Medicine  

Volunteers in Medicine provides vision care, as well as medical and dental care, for individuals of all ages who meet their guidelines.  Call Volunteers in Medicine at 812-376-9750 or stop by their office to find out how you might qualify for vision and other health assistance.  You may contact us for more information.

Sight for Students VSP®

Sight for Students covers students 18 years of age and younger. If the child's parent or guardian meets the guidelines, most times the child will receive a complete eye exam and high quality glasses at no cost to the parents.

Contact your child's school nurse, contact Head Start at 376-9608, or contact or visit the Foundation for Youth at 372-7867 or 348-4555 for guidelines and a gift certificate for your child.

You may also call Vision Service Plan (VSP®) at 1-800-852-7600 and press zero ("0") for help

However, if the child receives Medicaid or other vision coverage, they will not qualify.

Additional Resources

The United Way, American Red Cross, First Call for Help, Salvation Army, Tri Kappa, and Lions Club can also help secure assistance if you are not successful with Volunteers in Medicine or Sight for Students.