The Utah Lions Foundation and the University of Utah are excited to announce the implementation of this new initiative providing hope, understanding, and treatment for those needing and are unable to afford cataract surgery.

Utah Lions and the Moran Eye Center both share a commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and service to the visually impaired. Utah Lions foundation, by partnering with the Moran Eye Center, now has a program that can provide access for needed eye care to those who qualify for financial assistance for cataract surgery.

Once the patient's medical and financial needs have been determined, the Patient Referral Form and the Application for Financial Assistance has been completed, they should be forwarded to Sherri Page, Utah Lions Foundation Secretary/Treasurer. The local doctor's diagnosis and signature must appear on the form. The Foundation will forward the information to the John Moran Eye Center for approval.

Only through donation of local Lions and Lions Clubs to the Utah Lions Foundation is this program possible. The Moran Eye Center has agreed to perform the surgery at a greatly reduced charge, for those who qualify. Once the patient is approved, the sponsoring Lions Club must ensure the following requirements are meet.

Transportation to and from the Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City. It should be noted that if a surgery involves additional post operative visits the Club will be responsible to provide this transportation for the patient.

If overnight accommodations are required the cost will be the responsibility of the patient or the sponsoring Lions Club.

The Utah Eye Care Initiative can only pay for services rendered at the Moran Eye Center.

The information will be sent to the Director of Financial Aid and the UECI Medical Director. Once the application information has been reviewed and approved an appointment will be made and forwarded to the patient. If for any reason the patient is found to be ineligible for services, either for financial or medical reasons a letter stating the reason for denial will be sent to the patient with a copy sent to the referring physician. After the patient has been examined a report will be sent to the patient's eye doctor.