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Children's Vision First

Human Services

Children's Vision First

Offers free yearly vision exam for school-aged children (5-18) with no vision insurance and no Medi-Cal.

Description:

Offers free vision exam for school-aged children (5-18) with no vision insurance and no Medi-Cal. Child sees a neighborhood optometrist (within 10 miles of home) for exam and glasses. First pair of glasses is free; second pair is $35. Students are referred to the program by a school nurse, doctor or social worker.

Location

1007 General Kennedy Avenue, Suite 210, San Francisco, CA 94129 37.8008231 -122.4511155 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish

Services

Fees:

No charge for vision exam and the first pair of glasses. Second pair are $35. Cash, checks, money order accepted.

Audience:

Children age 5 to 18 years

Eligibility:

Child has no vision insurance and is not receiving Medi-Cal

How to Apply:

Referral necessary from school nurse, doctor, social worker.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

  • Alameda County
  • Contra Costa County
  • Marin County
  • San Francisco County
  • San Joaquin County
  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County