13
charge on a sliding scale
13
accept Medicaid
13
see uninsured patients
A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.
13 centers in San Francisco offering vision care
728 Pacific Ave, Ste 303
San Francisco, CA 94133-4449
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
728 Pacific Ave STE 403
San Francisco, CA 94133-4449
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
728 Pacific Ave STE 503
San Francisco, CA 94133-4449
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
1520 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133-3354
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
1520 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133-3354
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
728 Pacific Ave, Ste 602
San Francisco, CA 94133-4449
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
728 Pacific Ave STE 201
San Francisco, CA 94133-4449
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
728 Pacific Ave, Ste 114
San Francisco, CA 94133-4449
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
728 Pacific Ave, Suite 604
San Francisco, CA 94133-4449
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
2574 San Bruno Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134-1505
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
1001 Potrero Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110-3518
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
1001 Potrero Ave BLDG 5F
San Francisco, CA 94110-3518
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
1001 Potrero Ave STE 6M
San Francisco, CA 94110-3518
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
The clinics above see patients on a sliding scale, and that is the right first stop. If you would rather see a clinician online:
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An online vision test reviewed by a licensed clinician, to renew a glasses or contact lens prescription. Prices are shown before you book; visits start at $34 and vary by clinician and location (checked August 2026).
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Common questions
Is there free vision care in San Francisco?
13 of the 13 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.
Which clinics in San Francisco take Medicaid for vision care?
13 of the 13 centers listed accept Medicaid. 13 also see patients with no insurance at all.
Do I need insurance to be seen for vision care in San Francisco?
No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.