Free Eye Exams In Westchester This June
Exciting news for Westchester families! Zyloware and Optical Academy are hosting a free community eye exam event on June 6th to celebrate National Eyewear Day. The event, held at Zyloware’s corporate office in Port Chester, NY, from 4–6 p.m., offers free eye exams and glasses to Westchester families, members of all ages who are in need of vision care are welcome. It’s a golden opportunity to prioritize your eye health and receive a pair of free glasses. Don’t miss out on this chance to take care of your eyes. Check out all the details about this event below.
National Eyewear Day was proposed by Zyloware Eyewear in 2015 and approved by the Registrar of the National Day Calendar. The campaign celebrates the significance of proper eye care. Every year on June 6th, Zyloware promotes new tips, tools, and philanthropic initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of eye care.
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The Importance of Vision Care in the United States
According to the National Eye Institute, “By 2050, we expect the number of people with visual impairment or blindness to double. Our infographics help illustrate trends in eye disease prevalence and steps people can take to prevent eye conditions and diseases.”
A study led by Rohit Varma, M.D., the director of the University of Southern California’s Roski Eye Institute in Los Angeles, found that cases of visual impairment and blindness in the U.S. are expected to double by 2050. Their analysis was published on May 19th in JAMA Ophthalmology. According to their findings, an estimated 1 million Americans were legally blind in 2015, with an additional 3.2 million having visual impairment and 8.2 million experiencing vision problems due to uncorrected refractive error.
While this reality seems stark, NEI Director Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D., states, “These findings are an important forewarning of the magnitude of vision loss to come. They suggest that there is a huge opportunity for screening efforts to identify people with correctable vision problems and early signs of eye diseases. Early detection and intervention—possibly as simple as prescribing corrective lenses—could go a long way toward preventing a significant proportion of avoidable vision loss”.
Opportunities like the one provided this June in Port Chester are essential to ensuring that every member of our community has quality vision care and that we do everything we can to ensure that our vision is taken care of.
About Zyloware Eyewear & Optical Academy
Zyloware Eyewear, a beloved name in the community of New York since 1923, has been serving generations with classic, fashionable, and quality eyewear. In its 100th year of business, the company continues offering its loyal customers high-quality products. Zyloware believes in the power of community and that all community members should have access to quality eyewear and vision care. This is why Zyloware often partners with several optical charities to provide vision care opportunities for those in need. This year’s partnership with Optical Academy has allowed the community to practice vision care for every family member.
Optical Academy, under the leadership of the esteemed Abby Ayoub, is a network of dedicated eye care professionals. The team, which includes highly experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and technicians, is committed to providing state-of-the-art digital equipment for on-site mobile eye care services. They strive to accommodate every patient and advocate for their vision and eye health. Their partnership with Zyloware Eyewear for this event is a testament to their shared commitment to the community’s vision of health.
Event Details and Where to Register
This event is scheduled for Thursday, June 6th, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Zyloware headquarters, which is located at 8 Slater Street in Port Chester, NY 10573. Because space is limited, Zyloware asks those interested in attending to reserve their spot as soon as possible.
Families can register for this event here: Link to Register.
