EyeCare America Program | EyeCare America
A U.S. citizen or legal resident, 18 years old or older, not belong to an HMO or a PPO, does not have private insurance or benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Also, has not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years or an EyeCare America volunteer ophthalmologist in the past.
Website available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week Admin Phone answered: 8:00am - 1:30pm (PT), Monday - Friday
Visit website and fill out online referral questionnaire.
None for those without insurance; Insured: Medicare or Medicaid is billed, balance waived.
United States
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Provides uninsured and underinsured individuals 18 years and older with access to medical eye exams with no out of pocket cost. Treatment for anything diagnosed at the initial visit for up to one year at no out-of-pocket cost with the volunteer ophthalmologist. Costs for eyeglasses, prescription drugs, hospital services, and fees of other medical professionals are excluded from this program. Visit the website to determine qualification for a referral from one of EyeCare America's volunteer ophthalmologists.
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EyeCare America
EyeCare America offers no cost medical eye exams and free or discounted medication for qualified individuals.