Davis Vision and EyeMasters bring sight to Albuquerque Public School students
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. (May 5, 2010) - Hundreds of elementary school students received free vision screenings at the recent launch of Davis Vision's partnership with Albuquerque Public Schools. As part of its nationwide Focus on AmericaSM program, Davis Vision teamed up with EyeMasters retail stores to provide free vision screenings and follow-up care to students at Adobe Acres Elementary School.
More than 400 students with little or no insurance received a vision screening, and 32 percent of those screened received a voucher for a free follow-up eye examination and eyeglasses at a local EyeMasters store. Volunteers from EyeMasters and Davis Vision provided the services as well as educational materials on the importance of proper eye care. The students enjoyed giveaways such as sunglasses and activity books.
"This event is the launch of an ongoing partnership between Albuquerque Public Schools and Davis Vision that will provide students in need with vision screenings," said Adobe Acres Principal Sam Candelaria. "Adobe Acres has many economically disadvantaged children who have no insurance or are underinsured and who need glasses."
"Kids often don't know how to tell their parents that they are having problems seeing," said Brenda Griego, parent of a fourth grader at Adobe Acres Elementary School. "Davis Vision and EyeMasters have provided a wonderful opportunity and we are so appreciative of these services."
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About Davis Vision
Davis Vision is part of the HVHC Inc. group of companies, which also includes Viva International Group and Eye Care Centers of America. Davis Vision has been providing comprehensive vision benefits for nearly 50 years, and currently serves more than 55 million members nationwide through a network of nearly 30,000 ophthalmologists and optometrists, in addition to many opticians and top national retail providers. To date, Davis Vision has donated more than $13 million in products and services through its outreach initiatives. If you are interested in Davis Vision's Focus on AmericaSM vision screenings for your organization, please contact communityrelations@davisvision.com. For more information about Davis Vision, visit www.davisvision.com.
About EyeMasters
EyeMasters is an Eye Care Centers of America company, a leading provider of eye care services with over 400 locations in 36 states. EyeMasters features a large display of optical frames and offers the widest selection of kids' frames in the optical industry. Each EyeMasters store offers the convenience of state-of-the-art laboratories that produce most eyeglasses in one hour, while licensed optometrists who provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens evaluations and fittings, and other primary eye care needs are available next door. For more information, visit www.eyemasters.com.
Adobe Acres students show off their new sunglasses, courtesy of Davis Vision, as they leave the screening loaded with giveaways and educational materials.
