[Njagdu] Free Service Animal Eye Exams-article from the Braille Monitor

[Patricia Ebel]

To all Guide dog users and Joe,

 

 

I copied  this below article from  the braille monitor and thought it would
be interesting for all of you to check out!

 

Free Service Animal Eye Exams:

      American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is gearing up
for the 8th Annual ACVO/StokesRx National Service Animal Eye Exam Event this
May. The goal of this event is to provide as many free screening exams as
possible to eligible service animals across the U.S. and Canada throughout
the month of May. Service animals include guide, handicapped assistance,
detection, military, search and rescue, and certified-current registered
therapy animals that all selflessly serve the public.

      This year's event is sponsored by ACVO. and Stokes Pharmacy, as well
as several generous industry sponsors, volunteer ophthalmologists, and
staff. Participating doctors volunteer their services, staff, and facilities
at no charge to participate in the event.

      To qualify, service animals must be "active working animals" that were
certified by a formal training program or organization, or are currently
enrolled in a formal training program. The certifying organization could be
national, regional, or local in nature. Owners/agents for the animal(s) must
first register the animal using an online registration form beginning April
1 at <www.ACVOeyeexam.org>. Registration ends April 30. Once registered
online, the owner/agent will receive a registration number and will be
allowed access to a list of participating ophthalmologists in their area.
Then they may contact a specialist to schedule an appointment, which will
take place during the month of May.

Times may vary depending on the facility and are filled on a first-come,
first-served basis, so clients should try to register and make appointments
early.

 

Warmest Regards,

 

Trisha Ebel

 

 

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