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Nationwide program providing vision services to the uninsured. The Seniors program connects eligible seniors 65 and older with local volunteer ophthalmologists who provide a medical eye exam 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. Seniors must meet the following guidelines to qualify for the 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 and have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years. 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). Eligibility for the Glaucoma Program includes: U.S. citizen or legal resident, not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA, have not had an eye exam in 12 months or more and are at increased risk for glaucoma, determined by your age, race and family history. Services that are not covered include: additional services necessary for care such as, hospitals, surgical facilities, anesthesiologists and medications. The ophthalmologist is a volunteer who agrees to provide only services within these program guidelines. EyeCare America provides medical eye care only. The program does not provide eyeglass prescriptions or cover the cost of glasses.