Free Eye Exams for Seniors
Sunday March 2, 2008
In honor of March’s Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, EyeCare America is launching an awareness campaign for AMD. The campaign is called "Do You See What I See?" and aims to raise awareness about AMD, its risk factors and its treatment options. Through its AMD Eyecare Program, the national organization is offering free eye exams to seniors who have not yet been diagnosed with AMD. People can call the toll-free helpline at 1-866-324-EYES (3937) anytime, for themselves and/or family members and friends to see if they qualify for a free eye exam.
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Source: Allison Neves, Eyecare America Communications, "March is AMD Month." Eyecare America, 26 Feb 2008.
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Comments
It is imperative that seniors get eye exams. My mother was 73 when she was diagnosed with macular degeneration. She was able to get a viable treatment avastin.
It is great to see you advocating early eye exams.