The start of a new school year is a good time for people to get their eyes checked. VisionCorps can help through its programs to give free eye exams and glasses to qualified adults and children in southcentral and southeast Pennsylvania.

VisionCorps, with help from the Pennsylvania Vision Foundation, connects low-income individuals and families to eye care doctors in Adams, Chester, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. The program provides a free vision examination and glasses, if needed. For qualifying information, call VisionCorps at 717-205-4141.

VisionCorps provides education and prevention of blindness services, rehabilitation, and employment to individuals. It serves clients ranging in age from birth to seniors.

In addition, VisionCorps offers programs to organizations and employers about its services. The programs, tailored to fit the needs of the group, include information on common eye conditions, living with low vision, employing people with low vision and tips for living independently.

All the programs are free of charge, as are services offered to clients of VisionCorps. To learn more, visit http://services.visioncorps.net/services.