Davis Vision’s Focus on America(SM) program targets Phoenix children
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. (June 23, 2010) - Nearly 200 children from the Phoenix community begin their summers with better vision thanks to Davis Vision, EyeMasters and the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix and other clubs throughout the Valley took part in the vision screenings, held at Chase Field on June 10, 2010. For the third consecutive year, the organizations have come together to provide free vision services to local children with limited or no insurance. Every participant who required follow-up care received a voucher to visit a nearby EyeMasters retail store for a free comprehensive eye exam and glasses, if necessary. Along with lunch and educational materials, the children received tickets to stay and watch the Diamondbacks take on the Braves.
"The screenings assist countless children from the Phoenix area," said Erin Ross, account executive for the Arizona Diamondbacks. "We look forward to continuing to partner to make these events possible every year."
Davis Vision's Focus on AmericaSM outreach program assists underprivileged children and adolescents without access to proper vision care. Since 2008, over 400 Phoenix children have received free vision care, exams and eyeglasses through these screenings.
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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. Davis Vision's Focus on AmericaSM program targets children from families with limited resources across the nation with the goal of providing much needed eye care and raising awareness on the importance of vision health. 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.
Boys and Girls Club members pose with their various giveaways after receiving a free Focus on Americasm vision screening from Davis Vision and EyeMasters at Chase Field.
