CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, the California Optometric Association and VSP Global Eyes of Hope are partnering to provide no-cost eye exams and, if prescribed, glasses to Clearlake’s low-income seniors, people experiencing homelessness, veterans and recently displaced Camp fire residents in need of eye care.
The clinic will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in the rear parking lot at the Clearlake Senior Community Center, 3245 Bowers Ave.
In addition to helping members of the Clearlake community gain the clear vision they need to read, work and drive safely, the comprehensive eye examinations offered are an important window into overall health – including detecting signs of diabetes, hypertension, eye cancers and other diseases that can cause vision loss.
Annual comprehensive eye exams are essential for seniors and diabetic patients in particular to preserve their vision, because catching these complications early on can save patients’ lives and sight.
“Horrible health impacts like diabetes-related deaths, amputations and vision loss are completely avoidable,” said Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters). “I want our Clearlake community to know that these consequences are preventable and manageable through routine care. I’m proud to work with VSP Global Eyes of Hope and the California Optometric Association to help our most vulnerable people access exams that will foster greater awareness of prevention, lower their risk of serious complications and improve their overall health.”
“A comprehensive eye exam is often where diseases like diabetes are first detected, making eye care particularly crucial among the population of Californians who are underserved by our health system,” said Brian Park, O.D. “Optometrists are seeing more vision impairment, blindness and worse health outcomes for our patients as eye care is often put off until absolutely necessary. Optometrists are determined to change this deadly trend by diagnosing diseases early on to save our patients’ lives and sight.”
Appointments are open to the public and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis until filled.
Patients need to call 707-994-3051 to make an appointment.
Assemblywoman, organizations partner to bring free eye exams to Clearlake Feb. 9
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