Seniors Eyecare Program (SEP)
- Provides a comprehensive medical eye exam and care for any condition diagnosed at the initial exam for up to one year at no out-of-pocket cost to those who qualify through its corps of more than 5,000 volunteer ophthalmologist nationwide. - Raise awareness about eye disease and health including cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease Excludes eyeglasses, prescription drugs, hospital services and fees of other medical professionals.
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Physical Address
655 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Hours
Administrative phone answered: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm PST
Voice
Application process
Visit website www.eyecareamerica.org for online referral questionnaire. Referral letter mailed approximately 2 week after online process
Fee
Uninsured: Free; Accepts Medicare and/or other supplemental insurance as payment in full waiving co-pays.
Eligibility
U.S. citizens or legal residents ages 65 years and older who have not seen an ophthalmologist in 3 years or more; Callers may not belong to a HMO or receive eye care benefits through the VA
Service area
PA
Agency info
EyeCare America
A nationwide public service program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Provides medical eye care for disadvantaged senior citizens.