Eye Care America

Nationwide program preserves sight by raising awareness about eye disease and providing access to medical eye care.

Qualifications:
- Are US citizens or legal residents
- Are age 65 and older
- Have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years
- Do not belong to an HMO or the VA.
To determine if you, a family member or friend qualify for a referral through this program, go to our website, www.eyecareamerica.org and complete the online questionnaire. People eligible for a referral through the program 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.
Volunteer ophthalmologists accept Medicare and/or other insurance reimbursement as payment in full; patients without insurance receive care at no charge. EyeCare America offers multiple eye care programs for which individuals may qualify. Callers will automatically be screened to determine the program that provides the most appropriate eye care services. Callers who have not had an eye exam in the past 12 months and are at increased risk for glaucoma may be eligible for a glaucoma eye exam through our Glaucoma EyeCare Program. Eyeglasses, prescription drugs, hospital services, and fees of other medical professionals are not included in this program. The GLAUCOMA EYECARE PROGRAM is designed for people who: - Are U.S. citizens or legal residents - Have not had an eye exam in 12 months or more - Are at increased risk for glaucoma (family history, race, age) - Do not belong to an HMO or the VA. Those eligible for a referral through the glaucoma program receive a glaucoma eye exam and the initiation of treatment, if deemed necessary. Uninsured patients will receive the exam at no charge. Patients with insurance will be billed and are responsible for any co-payments and/or the cost of the eye examination. Eyeglasses, medicines, hospital services and fees of other medical professionals are not included.