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Vision Referrals

St. Vincent’s Clinic is dedicated to ensuring that our community has access to quality vision care. Recognizing that our patients have diverse needs, we offer three specialized vision screening services. Below is a guide to help you choose the service that best aligns with your vision care requirements.

Choosing the Right Service

Tips for referral
  • Need Glasses? If you’re certain your patient needs prescription glasses and are looking for a comprehensive solution, Sight For All and Prevent Blindness are your best choice. Schedule Here
  • Is your patient in need of glasses but unable to commit to a specific appointment? If you’re uncertain about your patients vision health and they want a quick check without the commitment of an appointment, opt for Prevent Blindness Screenings. This happens on the last Monday of every month from 9 AM to 12 PM. Flyer –Funding has ran out for the reminder of 2024. There will not be any Prevent Blindness clinics at STV until January 2025
  • Medical Concerns? If your patient have concerns that might require medical intervention or detailed eye health assessments beyond vision correction, STV Ophthalmology Services are tailored to their needs. Patient must be scheduled for a fundoscopic exam first. (You do not need to place a referral, just ask the front desk to schedule them)
    • ** If you patient needs an urgent ophthalmology evaluation, please message Elizabeth Mclain via Epic or Email to request an urgent appointment with the ophthalmology team.

Sight For All

Service Details:

  • What it Offers: A vision test conducted by an optometrist to determine if you need prescription glasses. If glasses are needed, they will be ordered and delivered to St. Vincent’s Clinic, typically within 2 weeks.
  • Availability: By appointment only on the First & Third Thursday of every month.

Ideal for: Individuals who are aware they need glasses and are looking for a comprehensive vision test and prescription glasses at no cost.

Prevent Blindness Screenings

Service Details:

  • Funding has ran out for the reminder of 2024. There will not be any Prevent Blindness clinics at STV until January 2025
  • What it Offers: A free vision screening to identify potential vision problems. If the screening indicates a need for further assessment, patients receive a voucher for a comprehensive eye exam at a partnering optometry clinic in Galveston. The voucher also covers the cost of one pair of eyeglasses.
  • Availability: Walk-in only, on the last Monday of every month from 9 AM to 12 PM.

Ideal for: Those unsure about their vision health who prefer immediate access without the need for an appointment.

STV Ophthalmology Services

Service Details:

  • What it Offers: This service focuses on medical needs rather than corrective lenses. Patients must first schedule a fundoscopic exam at the front desk. Following this initial screening, they will be contacted for further examination based on the findings.
  • Availability: Appointment needed for the initial fundoscopic exam.

Ideal for: Individuals with specific medical concerns related to their eyes, not for those seeking prescription glasses but rather medical assessment and intervention for eye health.