VISION USA
Providing Free Eye Exams to Low-Income Americans across the U.S.
More than 46 million low-income people in the United States cannot afford the cost of routine eye care or do not have the health insurance that covers such exams.
VISION USA was established in 1991 to provide basic eye examinations to Americans in need, and is currently available in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
AOA member optometrists donate their services at no cost. To receive VISION USA care, eligible applicants must:
- Have no vision insurance
- Have income below the established level based on household size
- Not have had an eye exam within the last two years
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Have not received a doctor referral through the VISION USA program in the last two years
An applicant will be notified by mail within 30 days of the approval. If an applicant is approved, he or she will be assigned to a participating provider in the area. The applicant is responsible to schedule their assigned appointment with the provider.
The process is as simple as that. To apply for VISION USA services today, please click here .
Receiving Care
Residents of Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming should first review screening instructions. If you live in a state not listed here and want to apply, you may apply online.
You also may apply by downloading a Word document application and mailing it to Vision USA:
Applications also are available for download and printing here or by writing or emailing:
VISION USA
243 North Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
1-800-766-4466, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, CST (M-F)
Fax: 314/991-4101
E-mail: visionusa@aoa.org
