Whenever possible, the Sierra Vista Lions Club funds sight related needs (such as eye exams and glasses) for adults in our local community providing there is a financial need.  An applicant must meet the following criteria:    

• Live in the Sierra Vista area
• Have a bona fide financial need
• Total household income doesn't exceed federal low-income level
• Has not received glasses from the Sierra Vista Lions Club within the past 2 years

Step 1:  To begin the eyeglass request process, applicant downloads below application.

Note:  If you can't access the above link, please email us at svlionsclub@cox.net and we will send you the application.

Step 2:  Complete ALL sections of the application.  Incomplete applications WILL NOT be processed for further action.    

Step 3:  Email the completed application to svlionsclub@cox.net for further processing.  If you can't email the completed application, please mail it to:

Step 4:  The Sierra Vista Lions Club reviews the application to ensure the applicant meets the above criteria.  Again, incomplete applications WILL NOT be processed for further action.

Step 5:  The Sierra Vista Lions Club provides each approved applicant's information to the local optometrist whose services our club utilizes.  Any applicant who doesn't meet the above criteria will be notified that their application was not approved.

Step 6:  The optometrist’s office will coordinate the appointment date and time directly with the applicant.  It is imperative that you provide a valid contact phone number and/or email.

Step 7:  Applicants need to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment time. This allows sufficient time for staff to get you checked in on time.

NO SHOW POLICY:  We understand that sometimes you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment due to emergencies or obligations for work or family.  If you are unable to keep your appointment, please contact the optometrist’s office to cancel or reschedule your appointment AT LEAST 24 HOURS in advance.

NOTE:  Failure to show up for your appointment or give 24-hours notice to the optometrist’s office may result in your removal from the Sierra Vista Lions Club’s Eyeglass Program.

LATE ARRIVAL POLICY:  We understand that delays can happen, however, the optometrist’s office must try to keep the other patients, the optometrist, and staff on time. If you arrive 15 or more minutes late, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment.

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EYEGLASS COLLECTION SITES

Many thanks to the below businesses and organizations.  They have allowed the Sierra Vista Lions Club to place eyeglass collection boxes in their facilities.

Raymond W Bliss Army Health Center - Ophthalmology Clinic

2240 E Winrow Ave; Ft Huachuca, AZ

Cochise Eye and Laser

2445 E. Wilcox Drive; Sierra Vista, Arizona

Mon - Fri:  8 am – 5 pm)

Cochise Eye and Laser; Optical / Vision Care Clinic

4116 Avenida Cochise, Suite A, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Mon – Thurs:  8:00am - 5:30pm

Fri:  8:00am - 5:00pm

Walmart Optical

500 N Highway 90 Bypass; Sierra Vista, AZ

Open 9 AM