American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Resource Name:American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Information and Support
address
655 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Eligibility
Seniors Program:
- U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Age 65 or older
- Not belong to an Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or have eye care benefits through the VA
- Not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years
- U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA
- Not had an eye exam in 12 months or more
- At increased risk for glaucoma, determined by your age, race and family history
(415) 561-8500
Voice
Site Service Area
Nationwide
Other Information
Specialization
- Older adults
Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services.
MORE INFORMATION
EyeSmart offers health and medical information for topics related to the eye
Information is available for:
- Common eye topics
- Eye diseases
- Symptoms
- Corrective lenses (eyeglasses or contact lenses)
- Refractive surgery procedures
- Ask an ophthalmologist a question
- Online search of pharmaceutical assistance programs to help obtain ophthalmic medications
- Drug discount card that can be used at major pharmacies
- Seniors Program
- Connects seniors with local volunteer ophthalmologists who provide a medical eye exam often at no out-of-pocket cost
- Up to one year of follow up care for conditions diagnosed during initial exam
- Glaucoma Program
- Free eye exam to those who are eligible and uninsured
- Apply for a no-cost eye exam
- Eyeglasses
- Prescriptions
- Surgical facilities
- Anesthesiologists
- Hospital services
- Fees for other medical professionals
Last Update
01/07/2026
Providing organization
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)