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EyeCare America Program | EyeCare America

Eligibility

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.

Hours

Website available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week Admin Phone answered: 8:00am - 1:30pm (PT), Monday - Friday
https://www.aao.org/eyecareamerica
[email protected]

Application process

Visit website and fill out online referral questionnaire.

Fees

None for those without insurance; Insured: Medicare or Medicaid is billed, balance waived.

Service area

United States

Other Information

Age Group

Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Description

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.

Data provided by

HLC211 Helpline Center

Providing organization

EyeCare America

EyeCare America offers no cost medical eye exams and free or discounted medication for qualified individuals.