In 2025, several nationwide and local programs are offering free or low-cost eye exams and prescription glasses for seniors, funded through federal, state, and nonprofit collaborations.
Many seniors on fixed incomes struggle to cover vision care expenses due to rising healthcare costs. By age 60, most adults experience a decline in visual clarity, depth perception, and night vision, with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy becoming more common.
Unfortunately, many seniors skip routine eye exams because they believe Medicare or insurance will not cover them fully, leading to irreversible eye conditions that could have been prevented or managed more effectively with early detection.
These initiatives aim to support vision health and promote independence among seniors.
Author's summary: Seniors can access free eye exams and glasses in 2025.