Eye Clinic

Lions Eye Clinic is a cooperative effort between the District 24-A Lions Clubs, the Fairfax County Health Department and volunteer ophthalmologists. The clinic provides basic eye care to people who cannot afford care.  The clinic is located at Fairfax Hospital and operates five days a week. Within the Clinic's operation are many specialized areas. Cataract, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Retina, Lions, Children Specialty Services, and Cornea/External Disease services are available. These services are scheduled throughout the month.



The Lions Eye Clinic provides services for indigent individuals only.  Family assistance workers in the Fairfax County Health Department determine an individual's indigent status.  Individuals who have no medical insurance coverage and meet certain income standards based on the number of dependents may qualify as indigent.



Referrals to the Clinic are made by the Fairfax County Health Department, Arlington County Health Department, Arlington Free Clinic, Baileys Crossroads Health Clinic, Alexandria Casey Clinic, South County Health Clinic, and doctors.  Any Lions Club throughout District 24-A can refer indigent individuals to the Lions Eye Clinic for treatment and or surgery. This should be arranged through the District Virginia Lions Eye Institute Foundation (VLEI) Chairperson.