Department of Ophthalmology Student Outreach Clinic Indianapolis

School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology Student Outreach Clinic at IU School of Medicine–Indianapolis is a student-run, free clinic dedicated to providing essential eye care services to underserved communities while offering hands-on clinical experience to medical students. Your gift to this fund supports expenses incurred by the School of Medicine for the eye clinic—including, but not limited to, vital needs such as medical supplies, patient care services, and student training initiatives.

Make a gift

The link to Department of Ophthalmology Student Outreach Clinic Indianapolis has been copied

Department of Ophthalmology Student Outreach Clinic Indianapolis

School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology Student Outreach Clinic at IU School of Medicine–Indianapolis is a student-run, free clinic dedicated to providing essential eye care services to underserved communities while offering hands-on clinical experience to medical students. Your gift to this fund supports expenses incurred by the School of Medicine for the eye clinic—including, but not limited to, vital needs such as medical supplies, patient care services, and student training initiatives.

Additional Info

Operating within the Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic, the ophthalmology clinic addresses a critical need for accessible eye care in the Indianapolis area. Founded to improve access to ophthalmologic care, the clinic offers a variety of services, including:

  • Comprehensive eye examinations
  • Vision screenings
  • Glaucoma testing
  • Diabetic retinopathy assessments
  • Provision of prescription glasses
  • Referrals for advanced ophthalmologic treatments

All services are provided under the supervision of licensed ophthalmologists, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care at no cost. The clinic has partnered with organizations like NewEyes to provide free eyewear to select patients and has developed a referral service to Eskenazi Eye Clinic for those requiring more advanced care.

By contributing to this fund, you help ensure that both patients and medical students benefit from this vital community resource. Thank you for your support!

Important Disclosures

Please note, the name and purpose of the fund displayed on this page constitute the authorized description of the fund by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Your gift supports the fund as described herein.

Gifts will be administered by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. which represents Indiana University, including the IU School of Medicine. This is not a gift to Indiana University Health, and the Indiana University Health Foundation will not play a role in administering these accounts.