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Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada, Inc.

Human Services

Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada, Inc.

Financial assistance for low-income individuals for costs of medical care for eye disease or damage.

Description:

Provides financial assistance for costs of vision care. Treatment, which includes diagnostic, medical and surgical care, is provided at the California Pacific Medical Center's Eye Clinic. In order to be eligible for this assistance, people must be sponsored by a Lions Club in their community which supports the foundation. Phone for referral to a local Lions Club. The foundation does not provide routine eye examinations, eye glasses, contact lenses or low-vision aids.

Location

Public Transit:

MUNI - 1 California, 22 Fillmore.
2340 Clay Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115 37.79134519999999 -122.4316633 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish

Accessibility Options:

  • Disabled Parking
  • Ramp
  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

None.

Audience:

Persons with serious vision or eye problems, no insurance and inadequate funds

Eligibility:

Low income (not necessarily indigent), not eligible for Medi-Cal, military care or Medicare. People on Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) also not eligible

How to Apply:

Must be sponsored by a local Lions Club.

Service Wait Estimate:

3-4 months.

Service Areas:

  • Alameda County
  • Contra Costa County
  • Marin County
  • Napa County
  • San Francisco County
  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County
  • Solano County
  • Sonoma County