Eligibility & Frequently Asked Questions
Any child under the age of 18 may apply for assistance through See The World Foundation. We serve children worldwide and do not require applicants to live in the United States.
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Who is eligible for assistance?
Do you have income requirements?
No. We do not determine eligibility based solely on income.
We understand that every family's financial situation is different. A family may be able to cover certain expenses while still facing significant barriers to accessing vision care. Because of this, we evaluate each application individually and consider a family's current circumstances, available resources, and ability to afford the vision-related care their child needs.
Our goal is simple: to help children access vision care that might otherwise be out of reach.
What types of expenses can be covered?
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We may provide assistance for a wide range of vision-related needs, including:
Eye examinations
Prescription glasses
Eye patches
Prescription eye drops
Vision therapy
Corrective lenses
Medical appointments related to eye care
Eye surgeries and procedures
Transportation costs associated with receiving vision care
If a requested expense is directly related to helping a child access vision care, we encourage families to apply.
How are funds distributed?
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In most cases, See The World Foundation pays providers directly whenever possible. This helps ensure funds are used for their intended purpose and allows us to maximize our impact.
Examples of providers may include:
Eye care clinics
Hospitals
Ophthalmologists
Optometrists
Vision therapy providers
Medical suppliers
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Will I receive a check directly?
Generally, assistance payments are made directly to the provider.
The primary exception is transportation assistance. In these cases, families may be asked to provide documentation or an estimate of anticipated travel costs. Transportation assistance may be provided directly to the family when appropriate and after verification.
While we understand that medical needs can create financial strain, we are only able to fund expenses directly related to accessing vision care.
Examples of expenses we generally cannot cover include:
Lost wages from missed work
Rent or mortgage payments
Utility bills
General household expenses
Non-medical travel unrelated to vision care
Expenses not connected to a child's eye or vision treatment
What expenses are not eligible?
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Does receiving assistance guarantee future funding?
No. Each application is reviewed individually, and funding is subject to available resources and the details of the request.
What information will I need to apply?
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Families may be asked to provide supporting documentation such as:
Treatment estimates
Invoices or bills
Appointment information
Prescriptions
Provider contact information
Transportation estimates (if applicable)