211 logo

Eye Care America

Address

655 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

(877) 887-6327

www.aao.org/eyecare-america

Description:

Provides eye care to medically underserved seniors and those who are at increased risk for eye disease often at no out-of-pocket cost.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Languages:

Language Interpretation Service available

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

September 26, 2024

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

655 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

P.O. Box

P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Toll-Free

(877) 887-6327

Fax

(415) 561-8567

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

The Seniors Program helps people 65 and older by matching them with local eye doctors who volunteer to give a medical eye exam, usually for free. If any eye problems are found during the first exam, the program offers up to one year of follow-up care for free, covering the doctor's services.

Hours

Website: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Required Documents

Passport, Green Card, or Naturalization Certificate; Additional documentation may be required.

Eligibility

Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident; Cannot belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA; Has not seen an ophthalmologist in 3 or more years.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Visit the website to complete the online intake questionnaire (2) If eligible a referral to an eye doctor will be provided (3) Call eye doctor to make an appointment.

Languages

Language Interpretation Service available

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
415-561-8567
Type:
Fax
Name:
Fax
Number:
877-887-6327
Type:
Voice
Name:
Toll-Free
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LV-2400) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Free baseline glaucoma eye exams. Those who are eligible and insured are billed and are 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).

Hours

Monday to Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Required Documents

Passport, Green Card, or Naturalization Certificate; Additional documentation may be required.

Eligibility

Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident; Cannot belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA; Has not had an eye exam in 12 months or more;

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Visit the website to complete the online intake questionnaire, or (2) Call to schedule an appointment (3) If qualified, a referral will be provided to see an eye care specialist.

Languages

English

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
877-887-6327
Type:
Voice/Toll-Free
Name:
Toll-Free
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LF-4900.2000-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

Send profile information to an email address.

Provide your email address to receive information about Eye Care America.

Sent!

Please enter a valid email address.

Close this field

Send a condensed resource profile to your phone via text message (SMS).

Select your cell carrier and provide your phone number to receive information about Eye Care America.

Sent!

Please enter a valid phone number.

Please select a carrier.

Standard text messaging rates may apply from your carrier. Some mobile carriers are inconsistent in their delivery of provider profiles sent to phones. If you do not receive a message within a few minutes please contact the provider directly for assistance.

Close this field

Want to save this page for later?
Create a free account!

.