Organization: EyeCare America - The Seniors Program
Contact: (877) 887-6237 and secure.aao.org/forms/ecareferral
Services: This program helps people who are older than 65 years old. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, not belong to an HMO/have eye care benefits through the VA, and not have seen an aphthalmologist in three or more years. Eyeglasses are not covered.
Organization: Eye Care - Lions Foundation
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Contact: (415) 600-3950 and www.lionseyefoundation.com
Services: Provides eye examinations, eye surgery, and medication assistance. Patients must have a doctor's referral and submit their application to their local member club. Must have one year's continuous residency in the communities served by the Foundation, no insurance, and meet the income guidelines. In the application, include (1) front page of most recent tax return, (2) two most current pay stubs, or (3) if you have no reportable income, a letter explaining how you are paying for current living expenses.