Perceptions of providers and unhoused patients on access to eye care in Santa Clara County: A qualitative study

In Santa Clara County, patients with low income and their providers both identify similar external barriers to basic vision care: high costs, inadequate insurance coverage, and limited services. However, patients and providers may disagree on intrinsic barriers to accessing care. Suggestions for improving access to vision care include more help from healthcare coordinators, better information about affordable services, improved vision insurance, and mobile healthcare options.