MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND - FLORIDA HEIKEN CHILDREN'S VISION PROGRAM
Address
601 SW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 856-9830
Description:
Provides free comprehensive eye examinations and eyeglasses to financially disadvantaged students enrolled in Miami-Dade County Schools who have been determined to have vision deficits.
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Comprehensive Eye Exams or Optometric Services, not screenings if possible
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Monroe County
- Miami-dade County
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General Information
Hours:
8:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri
Intake Process:
Parent can contact the school nurse or counselor and ask about the program. They will then be provided a consent form to complete. Parent can also log on to www.floridaheiken.org to access the program application.
Program Fees:
Free
Languages:
English, Spanish, Creole
Eligibility:
Children in Pre-kindergarten - 12th grade.
Eligibility will be screened by staff.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 16, 2026
Wishlist:
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Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1930
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Special Notes/Funding
Comprehensive Eye Exams or Optometric Services, not screenings if possible
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Monroe County
- Miami-dade County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Address Listings
Mailing
601 SW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
Physical (Primary)
601 SW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
Contacts
Angela Vazquez
Jeanmarie Ferrera
Phone Numbers
Main
(305) 856-9830
Fax
(305) 856-9840
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