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EyeCare America® is a public service program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.  Its goal is to provide uninsured and underinsured individuals 18 years and older with access to medical eye exams.  It does this by matching patients with a volunteer ophthalmologist in their area. Kindly note that EyeCare America is a one-time referral program. Patients seen through EyeCare America are not eligible to apply again.

To be eligible for EyeCare America, you must meet these criteria:
A U.S. citizen or legal resident
18 years old or older
Not belong to an HMO or a PPO, nor have private insurance nor benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs
Not seen by an ophthalmologist in three or more years
Not seen by an EyeCare America volunteer ophthalmologist in the past

Services that are beyond the scope of EyeCare America and are not covered include any additional services necessary for your care such as, hospitals, surgical facilities, anesthesiologists and medications. The ophthalmologist is a volunteer who agrees to provide only services within these program guidelines.

Eyeglasses are not covered. EyeCare America provides medical eye care, only. The program does not provide eyeglass prescriptions or cover the cost of glasses. If you are concerned about the cost of these items, please discuss this with the doctor before the examination. EyeCare America is co-sponsored by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., with additional support from Alcon and Regeneron.

Serves the United States.