The program is open to children and adults of all ages who qualify. Here are the general eligibility requirements, although they may vary by state. To receive free services, individuals must:

• Have a job or live in a household where there is one working member;
  
  Have no vision insurance (this may include Medicare/Medicaid);
  
  Have income below an established level based on household size; and
  
• Not have had an eye exam within 2 years.

  If an individual or family is eligible, they will be matched with a volunteer doctor of optometry who will provide a comprehensive eye exam at no charge. The doctors are donating their services and may be limited in some areas. Eyewear may also be provided at no cost or for a small fee/donation in some states.

  How To Get Care

  You may complete an on-line application by clicking here.

  OR

  For a mail-in application:

  • VISION USA™ Patient Application form – English 
    * Word document format
    
    
  • VISION USA™ Patient Application form – Spanish 
    * Word document format
  • Applications are also available by writing to VISION USA™ , 243 North Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141.
    

    OR

  • We also take applications by phone.  Call us at 1-800/766-4466, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday to apply.

  For additional information contact:

  VISION USA™
  243 North Lindbergh Blvd.
  St. Louis, MO 63141
  Fax: 314/991-4101
  E-mail: visionusa@aoa.org