Eye exams on Feb. 27 - Vian Tenkiller

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January 22, 2025

Eye exams on Feb. 27

Vizavance, formerly Prevent Blindness Oklahoma, will conduct free eye exams at Vian Elementary on Feb. 27.

Many children in Oklahoma can receive free exams and glasses through SoonerCare, Vision Service Plan benefits provided by Vizavance or through their Vision Quest assistance program. Replacement glasses can be received through the Changing Life Through Lenses program.

Infants 0 -1 yr. old may receive a free exam through the InfantSee program provided by local optometrists. For information go to www. infantsee.org.

Info: Melanie Gamble at Vizavance at 405-8487123, ext. 102.

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