Program Information
Seniors Eye Care Program
Location
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
Telephone 1:Telephone 2:
Telephone 3:
Fax:
Web Page: www.eyecareamerica.org
Program Details
Eligibility: See notes.
Fees: No out-of-pocket costs for exam, if eligible.
Intake Process: Visit www.eyecareamerica.org to take an online questionnaire to determine eligibility. Referral letter will be mailed in 2 weeks if eligible.
Service Area: Nationwide
Program Description:
The Seniors Eye Care program ensures that every senior has access to medical eye care and promotes annual, dilated eye exams. It raises awareness about age-related eye disease, including cataracts, provides free eye care educational materials, and facilitates access to eye care -- at no out-of-pocket expense for eligible seniors. Those eligible receive a comprehensive medical eye exam and treatment for any disease diagnosed at the time of the initial visit for up to one year, often at no out-of-pocket cost for the physician's services. Medicare and/ or supplemental insurance will be billed and accepted as payment in full. Uninsured persons are seen at no charge. Excluded are: eyeglasses, prescription drugs, hospital services, fees for other professionals. Applicants must be US citizens or legal residents age 65 or older, who have not seen an ophthalmologist for three or more years, and must not belong to an HMO or the VA. If eligible, the program will refer to one of EyeCare America's 6,700 volunteer ophthalmologists nationwide.
This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Resources for Seniors may not be held liable for misuse of this information.