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New Eyes

Buys a basic pair of prescription eyeglasses for people who cannot afford them and already have a current prescription.

SuppliesDental and vision

Best for

Someone who has had an eye exam, has the prescription in hand, and cannot pay for the glasses.

Why Kave includes this

This solves the specific gap that strands people between an exam and actually seeing: free exams are relatively easy to find, and free glasses are not. Kave pairs it with EyeCare America so a user can get the exam and the glasses from two programs that each do one thing well.

Expected cost
Glasses are purchased for the applicant through a participating provider. No cost to the recipient.
Insurance requirement
For people without vision coverage or means to pay.
Who qualifies
Income-based, with an application usually submitted through a social worker, clinic, or agency. Requires a current eyeglass prescription.
Where it is available
Nationwide (United States)
How you use it
Online or by phone
Languages
English and Spanish

Limitations Kave wants you to know about

  • You must already have a current prescription — this program does not provide eye exams.
  • Covers basic single-vision or bifocal lenses; specialist lenses are generally excluded.
  • Applications usually go through a caseworker or agency rather than direct from the individual.
  • Does not cover contact lenses, sunglasses, or repairs.
Check Eligibility(opens neweyes.org in a new tab — an official third-party website, not part of Kave)

Verification

Compiled by Kave on July 1, 2026 and link-checked. Not yet independently verified. Kave assembled this from the organisation’s own published material and confirmed the links resolve. No reviewer has confirmed the eligibility details against the source, so check them on the official site before you rely on them.

Compiled
July 1, 2026 (28 days ago)
Next scheduled review
September 29, 2026
Reviewed by
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Kave quality score

83/100

Kave lists resources scoring 80 or above that also clear all four mandatory gates.

  • Patient impact20.5/25
  • Affordability or financial value19.2/20
  • Transparency12.9/15
  • Accessibility10.8/15
  • Ease of use6.6/10
  • Geographic reach4.6/5
  • Institutional credibility4.4/5
  • Privacy and data practices4.3/5

Geographic reach is deliberately worth only five points, so a strong local resource is not pushed out by a weak national one. Read the methodology.

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