These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Eye exam and glasses nearby
Hidalgo Medical Services
Silver City Community Health Center: Dental and vision
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Dental Mon-Fri 7:00 am-5:30 pm (closed 12-12:30); clinic Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Walmart Vision Center #1357
Eye exams and glasses
575-538-2808
2501 Hwy 180 E, Silver City · Opens 9am
2Free or low-cost glasses
OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
Vision voucher for free glasses
New Eyes
Eyeglass e-voucher
· Online
VSP Eyes of Hope
Gift certificate for free eye exam and glasses
3Seniors and blindness
EyeCare America (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
Free medical eye exam for seniors
877-887-6327
NM Commission for the Blind
Services for blind and low-vision people
575-524-6450
277 E Amador Ave, Suite 101, Las Cruces · Weekdays
Sudden loss of sight, eye injury, or chemicals in the eye: call 911 or go to the emergency room now.
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