Vision for the Future
Tele-Optometry is Making High-Quality Vision Care Accessible to More Georgians
The Need for Accessible Indigent Vision Care According to our partners at Emory University, by 2050, there will be a 220% increase in vision impairment in those aged 40 years and over in the state of Georgia - reflecting a 140% increase higher than the U.S. national average of vision impairment. This primarily reflects differences in age and race demographics in our state. Indigent Care – Tele-Optometry Second Lane Expansion Budget The program is projected to cost $375,000. Below is detail related to the costs associated with the program.
Providing better access to affordable vision care was the driving factor behind our decision to pilot the first- ever statewide exam program in April 2022. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation has created a scalable delivery model that allows uninsured and underinsured Georgian access and continuity of vision care. Currently we are working with Federally Qualified Health Center and other clinic partners that can now provide a complimentary service to their existing health care practice.
This is wonderful! I never thought I would get to have my eyes checked. It felt like the doctor was in the room with me. Thank you! GLLF tele-optometry patient
During our first year, we had successfully executed 76 tele-optometry clinics working through 32 partners serving 1,054 patients in 29 counties.
This quote expresses the sentiment of patients living in one of 52 Georgia counties that have had no access to professional vision care and are now experiencing high-quality vision care through our tele-optometry service.
BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW BY BRINGING INDIVIDUALS INTO A WORLD OF SIGHT.
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How it Works: Patient experiencing vision care delivered via tele-optometry at a partner FQHC
Our success, with tele-optometry, from the past year provides us with a strong impetus to serve more Georgians in need, including obtaining a second lane for tele-optometry services. As we continue to access our state and see the number of counties where “vision care deserts” still exist, it is apparent, we need to fund and create a second tele-optometry team if we are to close the accessibility gap. We feel that two teams making 150-175 annual visits each with a frequency of 4 to 6 times a year depending on patient demand, will move us much closer to our vision of accessible and affordable vision care for all Georgians.
Tele-optometry Hardware, Training Fees
93,126
Clinic Staff
80,000
Gas
4,800
Hotel
6,750
Food/Per diem
7,200
Comprehensive eye exam with GLLF clinical staff
Consultation with optometrist in real time
Prescription issued, patients choose frames onsite
Fitted for glasses made at the Chamblee Clinic
Doctor Fees
58,000
None of this would have been possible without the collaboration of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and other like clinics, with whom we partner to provide comprehensive eye exams, glasses
Vehicle maintenance and care
19,800
and vision surgeries to underserved patients across the state of Georgia. That list continues to grow, but some of our partners are included below:
Optical Staff
20,000
Tele-optometry is a game changer. We cannot do this without your help.
Good Health Ministries • Claxton, GA Healing Bridge Clinic • Peachtree City, GA Hearts and Hands Clinic • Statesboro, GA Lamar County Rock Springs Clinic • Milner, GA MedLink Connect Clinic • Cleveland, GA MedLink Connect • Lawrenceville, GA MedLink Connect • Suches, GA MedLink • Jackson-Commerce, GA Mercy Ministry Clinic • Lyons, GA Partnership Health Center • Valdosta, GA St. Mary’s Health Center • Savannah, GA The Good News Clinic • Gainesville, GA The Joy Clinic, • Dublin, GA Tree of Life Clinic • Columbus, GA Urban Clinic • Atlanta, GA Warrior Wellness • Cleveland, GA
Bacon County Health Department • Alma, GA Ben Massell Dental Clinic • Atlanta, GA CareLink of Northwest Georgia • Dallas, GA Community Health Care Systems • Jeffersonville, GA Community Health Care Systems • Twiggs, GA Community Helping Place • Dahlonega, GA Crisp County Health Department • Cordele, GA Curtis V Cooper • Savannah, GA DEO Clinic • Dalton GA First Choice Primary Care • Macon, GA First Choice Primary Care • Warner Robbins, GA GA Highlands Medical Center • Cartersville, GA GA Highlands Medical Center • Cumming, GA GA Highlands • Canton, GA GA Mountain Health • Blue Ridge, GA Georgia Highlands • Dawsonville, GA Georgia Mountains Health • Chatsworth, GA
Eyeglass Frames (Donated)
0
“A donor advised fund of Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta,” is matching up to $50,000 through the end of 2023. Your donations will be doubled and make this high-quality vision care more accessible to more Georgians.
Eyeglass Lenses
22,500
Optical Supplies e.g. chemicals, edger
10,500
Communication and Outreach Materials
10,500
Contingency at 11%
41,824
TOTAL
$ 375,000
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