{"id":55666,"date":"2025-09-22T10:12:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/?page_id=55666"},"modified":"2025-10-10T15:22:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T20:22:40","slug":"accessing-vision-care-without-insurance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/accessing-vision-care-without-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessing Vision Care Without Coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]I do not have coverage for vision services. How can I access eye care?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you do not have health insurance or vision insurance, there are still a number of programs and resources that can help you to get free or reduced cost eye exams, eyeglasses, surgeries, and medicines.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1757352643333{margin-top: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_cta h2=”Service Programs” css=””]Prevent Blindness offers a list of programs by service needed, and it includes program qualifications and how to apply. The directory is available in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n

Vision Care Financial Assistance Information<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Community Health Centers” css=””]Many community clinics or school-based health centers offer vision screening, eye exams, and glasses on a sliding fee scale based on income.<\/p>\n

Find one near you<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Reach out to organizations in your community” css=”.vc_custom_1760121747550{margin-top: 25px !important;}”]Organizations such as Lions Clubs, school nurses (for your child\u2019s eye care), cultural organizations, and churches may be able to help. Your local 211 listing<\/strong><\/a> may offer community resources as well[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Reach out to Prevent Blindness” css=”.vc_custom_1760121695114{margin-top: 25px !important;}”]Email us at info@preventblindness.org<\/strong><\/a>, or call 1-800-331-2020 in the U.S.[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1760122062026{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 3px !important;border-color: #000000 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Where can I find out more?<\/h3>\n

Common questions about vision coverage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fact sheets to download and share<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

External Resource<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1760123263440{margin-top: 25px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 3px !important;border-color: #015697 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Eye Care Access and Advocacy<\/h3>\n

Issues that can impact eye care<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Sign up for advocacy alerts<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757106706435{margin-top: 25px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 3px !important;border-color: #000000 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Do you have a story about access to eye care?<\/h3>\n

Share your story!<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1757107003888{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

More about how eye care is covered by each type of insurance.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Private\/Employee Coverage<\/div>
Is vision care part of your private insurance or employer health benefits?...<\/div>
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Affordable Care Act (ACA)<\/div>
What are the common vision benefits available under coverage from an ACA Exchange plan?...<\/div>
What are the common vision benefits available under coverage from an ACA Exchange plan?...<\/div>
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Medicaid and other public insurance benefits may help pay for eye and vision care....<\/div>
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Medicare (65+)<\/div>
For individuals who are 65 and older, Medicare offers a number of important benefits for eye and vision care...<\/div>
For individuals who are 65 and older, Medicare offers a number of important benefits for eye and vision care...<\/div>
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