Eye Care Assistance
Each year hundreds of Missouri residents suffer needlessly from vision problems simply because they can't afford treatment - or even just a visit to their eye care professional. These individuals are just over the poverty level, don't qualify for government assistance and can't afford insurance. In many cases, if treatment is too costly, they may experience irreversible damage to their eyesight.
The Foundation believes no Missourian should suffer from vision loss because they are unable to afford medical treatment.
Our Eye Care Assistance program was designed to cover the eye care costs of indigent Missourians who fit the eligibility criteria. We work closely with participating eye care providers to negotiate a fee structure and cover the costs of certain expenses. Some services we cover include:
- Visits to the eye doctor's office
- Diagnostic testing
- Some laser treatments
- Minor eye care procedures
- Some surgical procedures
For more information about the program’s requirements and to obtain an application contact our Eye Care Assistance representative at 1-800-753-2265 ext. 8504 or via the form on this page.
