Eye Care
| Address: | Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
2 Anthony Avenue Augusta, ME 04333 |
| Location: | Also at:
5 Mollison Way Lewiston |
| Phone: | (207) 753-9099; 1-800-741-2991 (toll free) |
| E-mail: | Paul.R.Raymond@Maine.gov |
| Contact: | Paul R. Raymond |
| Services: | If you have a vision problem that prevents you from carrying out the activities of daily living, getting an education or a job.
The Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired has many services that could help. Services: Education services for children, Vocational rehabilitation, Orientation and mobility training Rehabilitation teaching training, Real estate tax exemption, Financial assistance, and Library services for the handicapped. |
| Address: | 130 Main St. Suite # 1
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-2100; 1-888-899-4229 (toll free) |
| Website: | http://www.primaryecp.com/familyoptometry |
| Services: | Comprehensive eye exams for all ages. Large selection of eye glasses. All types of contact lenses. Handicap accessibility. |
| Fees: | Most insurances accepted. |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m. Open early mornings and evenings by appointment only. |
| Address: | 130 Main St. Suite # 1
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-2100; 1-888-899-4229 (toll free) |
| Website: | http://www.primaryecp.com/familyoptometry |
| Services: | Comprehensive eye exams for all ages. Large selection of eye glasses. All types of contact lenses. Handicap accessibility. |
| Fees: | Most insurances accepted. |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m. Early mornings and evenings by appointment only. |
| Address: | Maine Eye Care Associates Farmington Office:
110 Perham St. Farmington, ME 04239 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-4441 |
| Fax: | (207) 778-5634 |
| Website: | http://www.maineeyecare.com/farmington.html |
| Services: | The professional staff is available for consultation in the following specialty areas: Eye plastics and orbit, medical and surgical management, corneal disease, age-related Macular Degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, complete optical shops, small incision / no stitch, genetic eye diseases, retinal detachment surgery, low vision exams and devices, glaucoma-medical and surgical management, laser surgery, vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, contact lenses. |
| Hours: | Monday - Thursday 9-5 p.m. Optical Shop: Monday 9-5 p.m., Thursday 9-Noon. |
| Address: | 358 Main St.
Jay, ME 04239 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-6700; 1-866-897-6701 (toll free) |
| E-mail: | farmington@troyanortonod.com |
| Website: | http://troyanortonod.com/ |
| Services: | Comprehensive eye exams and contact fittings, full line of frames and contacts to choose from, modern state of the art equipment, most glasses ready in only 3 to 5 working days |
| Fees: | Most Insurances accepted including Medicare, MaineCare, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, MedNet, VSP, Davis Vision, Spectera, Anthem Vision & Harvard Pilgrim. |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. |
| Address: | 120 Middle St Ste 1
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-6925 |
| E-mail: | farmington@troyanortonod.com |
| Website: | http://troyanortonod.com/ |
| Clients: | New patients, including children, welcome. |
| Services: | Comprehensive eye exams and contact fittings, full line of frames and contacts to choose from, modern state of the art equipment, most glasses ready in only 3 to 5 working days |
| Fees: | Most Insurances accepted including Medicare, MaineCare, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, MedNet, VSP, Davis Vision, Spectera, Anthem Vision & Harvard Pilgrim. |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. |
| Address: | 32 Main St
Livermore Falls, ME 04254 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-2662; 1-877-897-2662 (toll free) |
| Services: | General optometry. |
| Fees: | Contact for more information about fees. |
| Hours: | Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-5 p.m. Friday 8-12 p.m. Winter Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m. |
| Phone: | 1-800-222-EYES (toll free) |
| Website: | http://www.eyecareamerica.org |
| Clients: | EyeCare America’s Senior eye care program is designed for people who: Are US citizens or legal residents Are age 65 and older Have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years Do not belong to an HMO or the VA. |
| Services: | Established in 1985, EyeCare America, the public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is committed to the preservation of sight, accomplishing its mission through public service and education. EyeCare America provides eye care services to the medically undeserved and for those at increased risk for eye disease. More than 90 percent of the care made available is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to the patients. EyeCare America includes programs for seniors, glaucoma, diabetes, and children, and is the largest program of its kind in American medicine. Seniors can call the toll-free help line, to have free health information sent to them by mail, or to find out if they are eligible for no cost medical eye care. Hours: EyeCare America’s helpline operates all day, every day, year round. |
| Hours: | EyeCare America’s helpline operates all day, every day, year round. |
| Address: | 189 Park Ave.
Portland, ME 04102 |
| Phone: | (207) 774-6273; 1-800-715-0097 (toll free) |
| Fax: | (207) 774-0679 |
| TTY: | (207) 774-6273 |
| E-mail: | Info@theiris.org |
| Website: | http://www.mcbvi.org/default.htm |
| Clients: | People who are blind or visually impaired. |
| Services: | The Iris Network has helped thousands of people meet the challenge of vision loss. Adjusting is a learning process that takes time and patience. The Iris Network designs a range of services and programs to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. All classes are taught by university trained and certified specialists. While the range of services is broad, there are five primary programs on which the Iris Network focuses. Rehabilitation Center - offers a comprehensive training program and temporary residence to assist clients in managing day-to-day needs, acquire communication skills, explore career options and learn to travel safely and independently. Community Rehabilitation Services - reaches clients in their homes, helping them adapt to vision loss, acquire blindness skills and access resources in order to work and live independently. Maine AIRS - broadcasts newspaper information not typically available in audio form, such as community calendars, store ads and obituaries. This is a vital link for individuals who are print disabled. Residence Program - provides temporary and long-term housing for individuals who are visually impaired and multi-disabled, and seek a supportive environment. Vacancies are currently available. Computer Access - provides one-on-one training on computers and adaptive equipment in workplaces, schools and homes across the state. |
| Address: | #11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0011 |
| Phone: | (207) 287-6875; 1-800-423-4331 (toll free) |
| Clients: | Financial assistance is available for certain treatments for people with vision problems and who have limited income but are not MaineCare eligible. Please call or write for more information. |
| Address: | 628 Wilton Road
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-2245; 1--888-857-7554 (toll free) |
| Fax: | (207) 779-1098 |
| Contact: | Dr. Martin Whitaker and Dr. Richard Brown |
| Services: | Medical and surgical treatment of the eye (cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration). |
| Hours: | Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |