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SENIORS EYECARE PROGRAM | EYECARE AMERICA

655 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Eligibility

US citizens/legal residents who are age 65 or older, have not seen an eye doctor in three or more years and do not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA. These patients may be eligible to receive a comprehensive medical eye exam and up to one year of care at no out-of-pocket cost for any disease diagnosed during the initial exam.

Fees

Volunteer ophthalmologists will waive copayments and unmet deductibles, and accept Medicare and/or other insurance reimbursement as payment in full; patients without insurance receive this care at no charge.

Service area

Suffolk, NY Nassau, NY
Ensures that all eligible seniors 65 and older have access to medical eye care. It also raises awareness about age-related eye diseases and provides free eye care educational materials. Eligible people (through a referral program) receive a comprehensive, medical eye exam and up to one year of treatment for any condition diagnosed during the initial exam, at no out of pocket expense for the physician's services. Visit website for online referral questionnaire.

Providing organization

EYECARE AMERICA