Save the Eyes!

I've been pretty seriously nearsighted since childhood, and the problem has only progressed over the years.  Now, I'm at the point where, without some kind of corrective lenses, I see nothing but blurs when things are more than five to seven inches away.

This wouldn't be a big ordeal - if I could get an eye exam and new contact lenses or glasses.  Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't cover eye care.  My glasses are about four prescriptions behind and I've been wearing the same pair of contacts (taking extreme precautions) for longer than anyone should.

The money I'm asking for would help a great deal toward alleviating a serious problem for me.  I'm a writer and artist who happens to rely on my sight to a large degree, and having my eyes be permanently wrecked would be a huge loss.

If you can give a little, that's great.  If not, that's understandable.  But maybe you can pass on the link?

Thanks!