Emphasis on helping adults lacking means and/or access to eye care services
Camp Verde AZ (October 7, 2020) – On Tuesday October 20th from 9:00a-3:30p the Lions Club of Yavapai County will bring eye care services through their mobile doctor’s office to Camp Verde community members. The Lions Mobile Eye Care Van is a fully equipped eye doctor’s examination room used by volunteer eye doctors to give screening eye exams and write prescriptions for eyeglasses. It is the mission of Lions Clubs to use this mobile doctor’s office to bring eye care services to all of Yavapai County, with particular emphasis on residents 18 years and older who lack the means for, or access to, eye care services.
Yavapai County residents with a monthly or annual income level at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level can qualify for free eye exams, eye care and glasses. Guidelines for qualifying monthly income levels range from 1 person per household with an income of $1,595 per month to 8 persons per household with an income of $5,515 per month.
It’s easy to apply. Applications, complete details and help are offered at Camp Verde Community Library. There are 20 appointments available. Please bring one of the following documents to show proof of income when applying for the Lions of Yavapai Eye Care assistance:
- 2019 Tax Return
- Current weekly or monthly pay stub or W2
- Proof of disability payment, unemployment, welfare, food stamps, or social security income
- ACCESS card
- Any other health insurance cards
- Unemployment letter
Special precautions have been taken to ensure everyone’s health and safety, including extensive cleaning and sanitizing, arranging the seating to allow for social distancing, and appropriate PPE worn by the Lions members and the doctors. Also, as a reminder, masks are required while inside the library. The Lion’s Cub will have masks available for anyone who does not have them.
Appointments must be made through Library Specialist, Carson Ralston by calling 928-554-8391, emailing carson.ralston@campverde.az.gov or stopping by the library during open hours Mon-Sat 9am -5pm. Camp Verde Community Library is located just off of Montezuma Castle Highway at 130 Black Bridge Road, Camp Verde AZ.
