Consumer Guide to Health Care
Free or Reduced-Fee Vision Services
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Eyecare America,
a public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, can
help you get free eye care from participating eye doctors. You must meet the
eligibility requirements. Call one of the helplines listed below for more information.
Diabetes EyeCare Program:
1-800-272-EYES (3937)
Glaucoma EyeCare Program:
1-800-391-EYES (3937)
Macular Degeneration (AMD) EyeCare Program:
1-866-324-EYES (3937)
Seniors EyeCare Program:
1-800-222-EYES (3937)
Sight for Students is a
program founded by Vision Service Plan (VSP), a commercial vision benefits
company. The program provides vision exams and glasses to up to 50,000
uninsured children a year. There are a number of eligibility
requirements. Contact a Sight
for Students partner to determine whether your child qualifies for the
program. For more information call the Sight for Students hotline at
1-888-290-4964.Vision
USA is a program from the American Optometric Association that provides
free children's eye health and vision care services to those in need. However, enrollment
is very limited. To find out more, contact:
Wisconsin Optometric Association
5721 Odana Road
Madison, WI 53719
608-274-4322
The U.S. Bureau of
Primary Health Care list free and reduced-fee clinics. Some
clinics provide eye care. Contact each clinic for more information. For
example, Walker's Point Community Clinic in Milwaukee at 611 West National
Ave., 414-384-1400, provides free eye exams at least one day per week.
Last Revised: July 01, 2008
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