[NFBF-Tampa] Fwd: ACVO/Epicur Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening Event Opens TODAY!

Wed Apr 1 17:07:43 UTC 2026

Hello NFB family
I am forwarding an email about free eye checkups for service dogs. I've
done this for several years. Registration begins today, and there are only
so many slots available. I'm just passing along the information. As always,
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

*Debbie Malone*
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From: ACVO-SAVES (Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening) <
serviceanimal at acvo.org>
Date: Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 7:30 AM
Subject: ACVO/Epicur Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening Event Opens
TODAY!
To: <dmalone510 at gmail.com>

Registration Opens April 1st, 9AM Mountain Time

View this email in your browser
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*ACVO-SAVES*

*16th Annual ACVO/Epicur Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening Event
Registration Launches, TODAY, April 1st, 9am Mountain Time!*

*Every year ~300 board certified veterinary ophthalmologist members of the
ACVO choose to provide 5,000-8,000 of complimentary eye exam screenings to
qualifying Service & Working Animals across the US*. This year additional
cities in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and Switzerland have been added to
the list.

*Registration for the screenings opens today, April 1st at 9am Mountain
Time through a digital form on our website: www.ACVO-SAVES.org
<https://ACVO.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422924dfa584ce24c5a7dc3a7&id=29c4324a83&e=53c17858cd>
*

*ACVO-SAVES, STEPS TO REGISTER*

*STEP ONE:* Check if a city near you has a clinic participating this year. This
is our final list for 2026.
<https://ACVO.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422924dfa584ce24c5a7dc3a7&id=15faa23d27&e=53c17858cd>

*STEP TWO: *Review the Qualifications, Expectations, and Registration
Information
<https://ACVO.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422924dfa584ce24c5a7dc3a7&id=3c6a0d6160&e=53c17858cd>
to
be sure that your Service or Working Animal is qualified for this event.

*STEP THREE: *If you wish to participate, please find the *event
registration form link provided on the bottom of that same Qualifications,
Expectations, and Registration
<https://ACVO.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422924dfa584ce24c5a7dc3a7&id=b2aa0e1ed8&e=53c17858cd>
page.  *

*STEP FOUR:*  Add ServiceAnimal at ACVO.org to your safe senders list in your
email client! You should receive an automatic confirmation email to the
address provided. *This confirmation contains the participating clinic link
you will need to contact and make your ACVO-SAVES eye screening appointment
in May.* (Kindly check your spam/junk folder and wait at least 30
minutes before emailing us to request a duplicate confirmation).

*STEP FIVE: Call or email your preferred location to make an appointment.
This step must be completed to secure a spot at the clinic you prefer. *Plan
to provide your registration number, name (yours and Service Animal), type
of Service Animal, and know that the clinic may require you to bring
written proof of Service Animal training to the appointment. Appointments
are on a first come, first serve basis and some locations may have
limitations. One Service Animal is allowed per registration.

*Please remember that locations/appointments may be limited in your area,
they can change annually.* We ask for patience and kindness to the clinics'
staff. Everyone participating is volunteering their time and resources,
and we would love for this event to continue to be a positive experience
for all involved!

Don't forget to follow us on our Facebook
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and
tag us on our Instagram
<https://ACVO.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422924dfa584ce24c5a7dc3a7&id=e6f10398b4&e=53c17858cd>
accounts!
We love seeing your Service Animal's 'happy face' when they visit our
clinics. Thank you!
Board Certified, veterinary ophthalmologist, Lauren Page performs an
ACVO-SAVES exam at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Mt. Laurel, NJ
ACVO-SAVES SOCIAL MEDIA

Don't forget to 'Like' the event on Facebook
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 and follow us on Instagram
<https://ACVO.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422924dfa584ce24c5a7dc3a7&id=396e82ecc6&e=53c17858cd>.
If you have an Instagram account, post your pictures of the event with
*#ACVO-SAVES* for everyone to see!

Thank you to past participants who shared photos and stories with us!
ABOVE TOP PHOTO: Dr. Rachel Wynne performs an ACVO-SAVES eye exam at
Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, Stamford, CT, 2025.
ABOVE LEFT: Dr. Julia Disney performs an ACVO-SAVES eye exam at Eye Care
for Animals - Salt Lake City, UT, 2025.
ABOVE RIGHT: An ACVO-SAVES happy patient at Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic,
Houston, TX, 2025.

*THANK YOU NAMESAKE SPONSOR EPICUR PHARMA!*
*THANK YOU PARTICIPATING VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, THEIR STAFF AND OUR
NAMESAKE SPONSOR, EPICUR!*

The ACVO/Epicur Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening event is a
philanthropic effort generously provided to the public by participating
board certified Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary
Ophthalmologists
<https://ACVO.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422924dfa584ce24c5a7dc3a7&id=a22380beae&e=53c17858cd>
who donate their time, staff, and services to provide complimentary
screening eye exams to qualified Service and Working Animals.

This program would not be successful without the generosity of our
Diplomates and the financial support of our namesake sponsor, Epicur Pharma
<https://ACVO.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422924dfa584ce24c5a7dc3a7&id=cb76e073af&e=53c17858cd>
.

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Thank you for your participation and for spreading the word.*
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