AKA:
SEP; NECP; National EyeCare Project
Description:
*Patients or caretakers answer questions online to assess eligibility, eligible persons are matched to the nearest ophthalmologist and receive letter with information to schedule appointment
*At appointment, doctor provides a comprehensive eye exam for the patient, most of the care provided is at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient
*Program does not provide glasses or contact lensesÂ
*Must be US citizen or legal resident, may not belong to an HMO or have eye care coverage through the Veterans Administration
*Seniors Program serves persons 65 years or older that have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years
*Glaucoma Program serves persons who have not had an eye exam in one or more years and are at increased risk for glaucoma based on age, race and family history
Intake Process:
Visit website
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Varies by program, see description
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
June 7, 2024
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
655 Beach St
San Francisco, CA 94109
Mailing
PO Box 429098
San Francisco, CA 94142
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main Number, Toll-Free
(877) 887-6327
Services
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Description
*Patients or caretakers answer questions online to assess eligibility, eligible persons are matched to the nearest ophthalmologist and receive letter with information to schedule appointment *At appointment, doctor provides a comprehensive eye exam for the patient, most of the care provided is at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient *Program does not provide glasses or contact lenses *Must be US citizen or legal resident, may not belong to an HMO or have eye care coverage through the Veterans Administration *Seniors Program serves persons 65 years or older that have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years *Glaucoma Program serves persons who have not had an eye exam in one or more years and are at increased risk for glaucoma based on age, race and family history
Hours
8am-Noon, M-F (PST), Phone hours
Required Documents
Visit website
Eligibility
See description, must be US citizen or legal resident, May not belong to an HMO or have eye care coverage through VA
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website, answer questionnaire; referral letter mailed 1-2 weeks after if eligible
Languages
English
Service Area
United States
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
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