Our Patient Philosophy

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.

We give the Gift of Sight to children, families and mature adults in need. We help prevent blindness by providing exemplary state-of-the-art care including comprehensive eye exams and medical and surgical treatment of eye disease. Services are provided free of charge to qualified individuals.

WHO WE SERVE

The Clinic offers free eye care to patients in Florida who are underserved, do not have medical insurance, and meet the qualifying guidelines. All families, children and adults with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines are qualified to receive services from the Clinic.

For Appointments: Call (239) 498-3937

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Patient Success Story

Jose Fuentes came in to the clinic
with cataracts in both eyes. His
vision was not good enough to allow
him to perform his job and even to
be able to see the faces of his family.
After coming to FLLEC, he was
treated by Dr. Berry and Dr. Miller.
The doctors determined that he
needed cataract surgery to help
improve his vision and quality of life.
Dr. Croley performed surgery on
both eyes. Upon his follow up visit,
Mr. Fuentes says that he can see
well, even read fine print. He is able
to perform well at work and can see
the faces of his loved ones. Mr.
Fuentes is very happy and grateful
for the life-changing care given to
him by FLLEC staff and volunteers.
This one of many stories of the lives
that are impacted by the services
offered by Florida Lions Eye Clinic.