Diagnosis-specific foundations
American Academy of Ophthalmology - Diabetic Eye Disease
Patient education and EyeCare America referrals for diabetic retinopathy and adults needing affordable eye care.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology publishes free patient education on diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and diabetes-related vision loss — the leading cause of preventable blindness in U.S. working-age adults. Through the EyeCare America program, qualifying uninsured adults 65+ and diabetics of any age get free medical eye exams and up to 1 year of no-cost follow-up care from volunteer ophthalmologists. The Academy also runs the IRIS Registry for quality improvement.
Who qualifies
A quick look at who this program is designed to help.
Where
Income
Age
Conditions
Insurance
Stage of care
How it works
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Review the official instructions
Open the program’s website to confirm current requirements and availability.
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Check what is needed
Use any program-specific instructions listed here. Confirm required documents directly with the program; they vary.
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Choose your next step
Contact the program or follow its application process. The program makes the final eligibility and funding decisions.
Ready for the next step?
Visit the program’s website for current instructions. Your matches will be here when you return.