Vizavance to conduct free eye exams at Vian Elementary on Feb. 27

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February 12, 2025

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.

For more info on your child’s eyesight, contact Melanie Gamble at Vizavance at 405-8487123, ext. 102.

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