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Family Optical I

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3060 E 9th St, Oakland, CA 94601
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMon-Fri: 8:30am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-5:30pm. Closed for Administ...
Phone(510) 535-5500
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; Medi-Cal; Medicare; Denti-Cal; Private In...
Last updatedMarch 27, 2025

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; Medi-Cal; Medicare; Denti-Cal; Private Insurances

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical

Services described in the directory record: Eye and Vision Analysis for Children and Adults; Glaucoma and Cataracts Evaluation; Testing for Eye Disease; Vision Exam for the DMV; Contact Lens Fitting and Evaluation; Discount Designer Frames; Progressive Lenses

Hours and Appointments

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-5:30pm. Closed for Administrative Meeting 2nd Tuesday of the month

Call ahead to confirm same-day availability and appointment requirements.

Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

La Clínica Family Optical offers low-cost optometry and ophthalmology services to ensure our local community has access to professional eye care. Vision correction allows you to perform well at home, work, school and in all your daily activities. We use the latest technology to determine your prescription for glasses and examine the health of your eyes, checking for preventable disease that can affect your vision in the future. We view the retina and can detect medical conditions that affect eye health, including high blood pressure and diabetes. Our staff will discuss with you frame and lens options including contact lenses. La Clínica Family Optical provides you with the information you need to make the best eye care choices for you and help you see your world more clearly.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 40 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: March 27, 2025
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

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Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
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