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Providing Glasses in the US Who Is Eligible?
New Eyes for the Needy purchases new prescription eyeglasses for low-income individuals in the US through a voucher program. To be eligible for our program, applicants must: A New Eyes voucher typically covers only the cost of a basic pair of single or bifocal eyeglasses.

New Eyes does not endorse the purchase of more costly glasses at a client's additional expense. The intent of our program is to help those most in need. Clients who have sufficient resources to supplement our voucher should not be eligible for our program.





Who Is Considered to be in Financial Need?

In general, applicants should have incomes at or below the U.S. poverty guidelines:

Family SizeMonthly Income
1 $  817
2 $1,100
3 $1,383
4 $1,667
5 $1,950
6 $2,233
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