Welcome to the Florida Lions Eye Clinic

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Mission:

To provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical eye care that is accessible to underserved individuals in Florida.

Vision:

Our vision is to improve the quality of life for those who cannot afford eye care by providing exemplary and comprehensive vision care.

Values:

A unique mission which provides the underserved with specialized eye care An environment where excellence and compassionate patient care is the priority eye care by providing exemplary and comprehensive vision care.

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2900 +

Patients served annually.

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200 +

Readers or eyeglasses provided annually. 

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264

Free in-house eye surgeries performed annually.

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$2.5 million

Worth of services provided free of charge annually. 

Who We Are

The Florida Lions Eye Clinic offers top-notch eye care to underserved individuals in Florida. As a nonprofit, FLLEC depends solely on donations and grants. It prioritizes partnerships that align with its mission. Eligible patients receive free eye care and treatments. The Clinic serves Florida residents without medical insurance, with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Annually, FLLEC assists over 2,900 patients with $1,000,000+ worth of services, including 125+ in-house surgeries. Children’s Eye Clinics are held monthly to aid academic success. Volunteers play a crucial role, with many being bilingual to cater to diverse backgrounds.

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Eye Care

Professional Staff and Volunteers

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Surgery

The only free eye care clinic in Florida that provides free eye surgery

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Veteran Medical Staff

Roster of seasoned ophthalmologists & optometrists to provide exemplary care to our patients

Community Partners

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Healthy eyesight is a basic need, essential to perform some of the most ordinary functions in daily life. With poor eyesight, children’s academic performance is hindered, and adults are far less effective in their jobs or become unemployed. Giving the Gift of Sight is what inspires the Clinic’s leadership team.

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Senator Kathleen Passidomo and her father, FLLEC

Founder, Dr. Alfonse Cinotti