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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>To all Guide dog users and Joe,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I copied this below article from the braille monitor and thought it would be interesting for all of you to check out!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Free Service Animal Eye Exams:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 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 <<a href="http://www.ACVOeyeexam.org">www.ACVOeyeexam.org</a>>. 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Warmest Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Trisha Ebel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>