Charitable Eye Care Resources/Disaster Relief Assistance

The AOA Foundation
The American Optometric Association (AOA) supports charitable efforts relating to eye health and vision care. In Formally created in 2006, The AOA Foundation is manages InfantSEE®, administers Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief, provides scholarship grants for educational assistance and maintains the Archives and Museum for the optometric profession. www.aoafoundation.org

Vision Source Foundation
The Vision Source Foundation is a 501 C-3 Foundation to assist ODs and their immediate family with tragedies that may occur. Some examples are tornadoes, flood, hurricane, fire, cancer, accidents - all that would hinder the doctor from seeing patients for an extended time. The maximum contribution is limited to $10,000, and this is usually a catastrophic loss. This is not limited to just Vision Source practices but any optometrist in need. Further information, requests for financial assistance and the donation form can be found here.