The Comprehensive Medical Care Program (PAMI) in Argentina offers its affiliates the possibility of obtaining glasses for free, without the need for in-person procedures at agencies or intermediaries. To access this benefit, the presentation of the National Identity Document (DNI) of the affiliate, the PAMI affiliation card, and an Electronic Medical Order (OME) issued by an ophthalmologist included in the provider list of the social work is required.
The OME is generated by the professional after conducting the necessary studies and is already uploaded to the PAMI system, so it is not necessary to print it. The process to request glasses at no cost is simple and direct: choose an optical store from the provider list, present the required documentation, undergo the indicated tests, select the glasses, and receive a tracking receipt to monitor the status of the order until delivery.
Access to free glasses has become one of the most popular benefits of PAMI, being highly valued by senior affiliates due to its positive impact on quality of life and the economic savings it represents. This provision is essential for maintaining the visual health of beneficiaries without incurring expenses in the private system.
All retirees and pensioners affiliated with PAMI can access this benefit, as long as they meet the established requirements, such as consulting an ophthalmologist from the provider list, presenting a medical order valid for 150 days, and following the indicated steps to obtain the glasses at no cost.
