EYECARE AMERICA - SENIOR EYECARE | AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
The Seniors Program connects those 65+ 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.Medicare/other insurance are billed and accepted as payment in full, resulting in no out-of-pocket expense to the patient. Uninsured individuals are not charged.Does not cover eyeglasses or medicine.
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Physical Address
655 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Hours
Mon 8am - Noon; Tue 8am - Noon; Wed 8am - Noon; Thu 8am - Noon; Fri 8am - Noon;
Fax
(415) 561-8567
Fax
(415) 561-8567
Application process
Go to website www.aao.org/eyecare-america for online referral questionnaire.
Fee
Medicare and/or other insurance accepted as payment in full. Uninsured are seen at no cost.
Eligibility
65+, U.S. citizen or legal resident, not have seen an ophthalmologist in 3 or more years, not belong to HMO or receive VA eye care benefits.
Languages
English
Agency info
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Largest national membership association of eye doctors (ophthalmologists), medical doctors providing comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care. More than 90 percent of practicing U.S. ophthalmologists are academy members; there are more than 7,000 international members.Referral service for financially-disadvangated elderly people who need eye care/not eyeglasses. See the National Eye Care Project for details.