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Glaucoma EyeCare Program offered at EyeCare America

Glaucoma EyeCare Program offered at EyeCare America

Promotes early detection and treatment of glaucoma.   Raises awareness of glaucoma risk factors.   Provides free glaucoma educational materials and facilitates access to a glaucoma eye exam.

Physical Address

655 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Hours

M-F, 8am-noon. Online Referral Center available 24 hours daily.

Application process

Visit Referral Center on website to determine eligibility.   Those at increased risk for glaucoma are referred to a participating ophthalmologist in their area. Risk factors for glaucoma include person's age, race and having a family history of glaucoma.

Fee

Patients with health insurance will be billed according to the doctor's office procedure and are responsible for any fees not covered by insurance.   For patients without insurance, the fees are waived.   Service does not cover eyeglasses, prescription drugs, hospital services or fees of other medical professionals.

Eligibility

U. S. citizens or legal residents who have not had an eye exam in 12 months or more and who are at increased risk for glaucoma, based on age, race, and family history of glaucoma. Applicants must not belong to a HMO or receive eye care benefits through the Veteran's Administration.

Agency info

EyeCare America

Provides eye care referral services for free eye exams and glaucoma detection and treatment for those who are uninsured or on Medicare through the Seniors EyeCare Program and the Glaucoma EyeCare Program. Refers to ophthalmologists in the caller's local area.