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EyeCare America (https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america) is a program by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. EyeCare America offers medical eye exams by an ophthalmologist, often at no out-of-pocket cost, as well as free or discounted medication through a drug discount card.
There are two programs:
The Seniors Program connects eligible seniors 65 and older with local volunteer ophthalmologists who provide a medical eye exam often at no out-of-pocket cost, and up to one year of followup care for any condition diagnosed during the initial exam, for the physician services.
The Glaucoma Program provides a glaucoma eye exam at no cost to those who are eligible and uninsured. Those who are eligible and insured are billed normal office procedure, and responsible for any co-payments. (This is an awareness program to provide a baseline glaucoma eye exam to those who may not be aware they are at increased risk).
See if you are eligible for one of these programs. (https://secure.aao.org/Forms/ECAReferral)
Seniors Program:
U.S. citizen or legal resident
Age 65 or older
Not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA
Not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years
Glaucoma Program:
U.S. citizen or legal resident
Not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA
Not had an eye exam in 12 months or more
At increased risk for glaucoma, determined by your age, race and family history
SERVICES THAT ARE NOT COVERED
Additional services necessary for your care such as, hospitals, surgical facilities, anesthesiologists and medications, are the patient's responsibility and beyond the scope of EyeCare America services. The ophthalmologist is a volunteer who agrees to provide only services within these program guidelines.
EYEGLASSES ARE NOT COVERED.
EyeCare America provides medical eye care, only. The program does NOT provide eyeglass prescriptions or cover the cost of eye glasses.
EyeCare America (https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america) is a program by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. EyeCare America offers medical eye exams by an ophthalmologist, often at no out-of-pocket cost, as well as free or discounted medication through a drug discount card.
There are two programs:
The Seniors Program connects eligible seniors 65 and older with local volunteer ophthalmologists who provide a medical eye exam often at no out-of-pocket cost, and up to one year of followup care for any condition diagnosed during the initial exam, for the physician services.
The Glaucoma Program provides a glaucoma eye exam at no cost to those who are eligible and uninsured. Those who are eligible and insured are billed normal office procedure, and responsible for any co-payments. (This is an awareness program to provide a baseline glaucoma eye exam to those who may not be aware they are at increased risk).
See if you are eligible for one of these programs. (https://secure.aao.org/Forms/ECAReferral)
Seniors Program:
U.S. citizen or legal resident
Age 65 or older
Not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA
Not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years
Glaucoma Program:
U.S. citizen or legal resident
Not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA
Not had an eye exam in 12 months or more
At increased risk for glaucoma, determined by your age, race and family history
SERVICES THAT ARE NOT COVERED
Additional services necessary for your care such as, hospitals, surgical facilities, anesthesiologists and medications, are the patient's responsibility and beyond the scope of EyeCare America services. The ophthalmologist is a volunteer who agrees to provide only services within these program guidelines.
EYEGLASSES ARE NOT COVERED.
EyeCare America provides medical eye care, only. The program does NOT provide eyeglass prescriptions or cover the cost of eye glasses.