RAWNY is pleased to partner with Heppner Group, to offer our patients free consultations with trusted healthcare advocates. The Medicare experts at Heppner group can help patients confidently navigate their healthcare choices, ensuring they receive the care they deserve. Download their brochure and watch their videos posted below to learn more.
Local Medicare Insurance Assistance Help Lines
LifeSpan
- Monroe County: 585-287-6413
- Livingston County: 585-498-4034
- Other Counties: 800-701-0501
Office of the Aging
- Monroe County: 585-753-6280
- Livingston County: 585-243-7000
- Ontario County: 585-396-4451
- Steuben County: 607-936-7425
- Chemung County: 607-737-5302
Macular Degeneration
Learn about the difference between dry and wet AMD, as well as symptoms and treatment options.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Read about how this complication of diabetes can cause vision loss, and how we can help.
Retinal Tear & Detachment
Understand the difference between a retinal tear and a detachment, and how urgent treatment is often necessary for these conditions.
Uveitis
RAWNY is pleased to have an inflammatory disease specialists on staff to help diagnose and treat this complex condition.
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Learn about the difference between retinal vein occlusions and retinal artery occlusions, including symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.
Epiretinal Membrane/Macular Pucker
Understand how an epiretinal membrane, also known as a macular pucker, affects the retina and can cause visual disturbances.
To learn more about other retinal conditions, visit American Academy of Ophthalmology Eye Health A-Z
RAWNY encourages you to read more about specific diagnosis at https://www.aao.org/eye-health an educational resource provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The AAO’s EyeSmart website provides ophthalmologist-reviewed information about eye diseases and treatments, eye health news and tips for a lifetime of good eye health.
Macular Degeneration Association
RAWNY is a proud member of The Macular Degeneration Association. Visit their website for https://macularhope.org/ for a variety of free resources educational programs for patients living with Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
Low Vision Services
As retina specialists, we do not prescribe glasses, or provide low vision aide or services. However, we can help you understand how low vision aides may be helpful for your condition, and refer you to a local low-vision specialist or center. With many retinal diseases such as age-related macular denegation, peripheral vision is usually not affected. Therefore, people can often utilize their remaining vision to maintain a satisfying lifestyle. Low-vision optical devices, closed-circuit television, specialized lighting, magnifying devices, large-print reading materials, and talking/computerized devices are just some of the low vision aides that can help patients maintain independence and continue to enjoy their favorite activities. If you would like a referral to a low vision center, please ask your doctor or call our office today.
Patient Assistance and Support Programs
Below you will find resources that may help provide financial assistance for qualifying individuals. Please keep in mind that the decision to use a certain drug is a clinical one made by the treating physician and each individual patient. Some programs may be closed due to funding available. If so signup for the waitlist so that you can be notified when funding is available for your treatment/condition.
Patients with Commercial Insurance, uninsured, or under insured:
- Eylea – E4U Ophthalmology CoPay https://eylea.us/s/patient-support
- Vabysmo/Lucentis – Genentech Ophthalmology CoPay https://www.eyeoncopay.com/
- Ozurdex – Abbvie Savings Program: https://www.ozurdexsavingsprog…
- Iluvien –Iluvien Patient Assistance Program: https://iluvien.com/support/fi…
- Syfovre – Apellis Co-pay Assistance https://syfovreecp.com/
Patients with Medicare/Medicare Advantage Insurance only:
- Good Days https://www.mygooddays.org/ or call 877-968-7233
- PAN Foundation https://www.panfoundation.org/ or call 866-316-7263
- The Assistance Fund (TAF) https://tafcares.org/ or call 855-845-3663
- Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) https://www.patientadvocate.org/ or call 800-532-5274
- HealthWell Foundation https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/ or call 800-675-8416
- Accessia Health https://accessiahealth.org/patient-programs/ or call 800-366-7741
