Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is a private, not-for-profit organization with a long and respected tradition of offering comprehensive services to people who are blind or visually impaired. CABVI services include employment assistance, low vision services, radio reading, rehabilitation training, computer access, orientation and mobility training, talking books, social services, and a speakers bureau.

Homebound eye care services for the elderly or anyone else seeking the convenience of an at home eye exam.

Dr. Tod Winkler is a proud member of The American Academy of Home Care Medicine.

Our mission is to promote independence and foster the highest quality of life for people with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities.

Clovernook provides comprehensive program services including training and support for independent living, orientation and mobility instruction, vocational training, job placement, counseling, recreation, and youth services.

In addition, our Business Operations provide meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, while at the same time manufacturing high-quality products for customers across the country.

Clovernook provides services out of offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and Memphis, Tennessee.

Provides referrals for seniors (age 65 or over) who do not have an ophthalmologist. Callers who meet the eligibility requirements are mailed the name of an ophthalmologist participating near their home. Participating doctors provide medical eye exams and treatment for conditions or diseases, if necessary. Qualified callers receive treatment at no expense for the doctor`s services. Eyeglasses, prescriptions, hospital services and other medical services are not covered under the program. Doctors accept insurance reimbursement as payment in full. Literature pertaining to eye diseases and medical procedures is available by mail.

• Senior EyeCare Program ensures that every senior has access to medical eye care and promotes annual dilated eye exams. It raises awareness about age-related eye disease (including cataracts), provides free eye care educational materials, and facilitates access to eye care - at no out-of-pocket expense.
• Diabetes EyeCare Program promotes annual dilated eye exams for people with diabetes. The program raises awareness of diabetic eye disease (including diabetic retinopathy), provides free diabetic eye disease educational materials, and facilitates access to eye care - at no out-of-pocket expense.

Products specifically designed to assist those with special needs while promoting a healthy, active and independent lifestyle.

We specialize in product solutions for the Blind, Visually Impaired, those with Low Vision, the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Disabled, Seniors (Elderly), Children, and the Special Needs of those with Medical Conditions. Our goal is to bring you the best products available, including the latest innovations to help you live every day to the fullest! From handheld, stand and electronic magnifiers for those with low vision to talking watches for the blind… from amplified telephones for the hard of hearing to vibrating alarms for the deaf… from blood glucose monitors for diabetics to wheelchairs and walkers for those with mobility challenges… whatever you need, MaxiAids has you covered.

Prevent Blindness Ohio is celebrating 50 years as Ohio`s leading volunteer nonprofit public health organization dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight. Founded in 1957 by U.S. Senator John Bricker and Lion`s Club Member, Bob Morrison with support from Nationwide, the Ohio Department of Health and Delta Gamma Fraternity, PBO serves all 88 Ohio counties.  Prevent Blindness Ohio provides direct services to more than 800,000 Ohioans annually and educate millions of consumers about what they can do to protect and preserve their precious gift of sight. Prevent Blindness Ohio is an affiliate of Prevent Blindness America, the country`s second-oldest national voluntary health organization.

From the beginning, Prevent Blindness Ohio`s mission has remained steadfast to prevent blindness and preserve sight.  The goal is to prevent the 50% of vision loss that is needless and help all Ohioans enjoy good sight for life!

Sight for Students gift certificates are distributed through a network of community partners. Families can locate partners in their area using the “Find a Partner” search feature on their Web site. The partner will determine
if a child meets the eligibility requirements of the program, which are:

• The family’s income is no more than 200% of the federal poverty level.
• The child is not enrolled in Medicaid or other vision insurance.
• The child is 18 years or younger and has not graduated from high school.
• The child or parent is a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant with a social security number.
• The child has not used the Sight for Students program during the past 12 months.

If a child is eligible, the community partner will issue a Sight for Students
gift certificate along with a list of VSP doctors in the area. All VSP
doctors accept Sight for Student gift certificates, so the family can pick the doctor that’s right for the child.

VISION USA provides free eye exams to eligible, low-income individuals. Services are donated by volunteer optometrists who are members of the American Optometric Association and may be limited in some areas.

You must work with a charitable organization, social worker, case worker, community health agency to submit an application.  Applicants are to provide proof of household income for verification of income level eligibility.

Applicants must complete an application worksheet, including monthly financial information for all members of the household. Agency will verify that the financial information provided is accurate and that all eligibility requirements are met including income level.

If you are eligible to receive services, you will be matched with a volunteer doctor of optometry who will provide a comprehensive eye exam at no charge.  The process is as follows:

• Your agency rep will receive an email notification on your behalf with the name of a volunteer doctor for you to contact directly to schedule an appointment for a no cost eye examination.  A contact lens exam and / or contacts are not available through this program.
• Obtain a copy of the email notification from your case worker.
• Call the doctor within 45 days from the date of the email to schedule an appointment. Be sure to let the doctor's office know you were given the doctor's name through the VISION USA program.
• You are responsible for your own transportation and must be on time for your appointment to avoid scheduling conflicts.
• Contact the doctor's office 48 hours in advance of the day of your appointment should you need to cancel or reschedule.
• Missed appointments will not be rescheduled and will further disqualify you from receiving free eye care. Appointment days and times are limited.