The American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) and the Illinois Association of Ophthalmology (IAO) will bring a new screening initiative, EyeSmart® EyeCheck, a program created to combat undetected eye disease and visual impairment among at-risk populations in the United States, to Chicago. The free vision screening will take place on Saturday, June 11 from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church at 4301 W. Washington Blvd. in Chicago.
The prevalence of eye disease in the African-American and Latino communities is what prompted the Academy to adopt and promote a different approach to adult vision screenings.
The Academy's EyeSmart EyeCheck program will be working with the Hoskins Center, EyeCare America, Chicago area ophthalmology practices, local health departments and community clinics to provide sources for care once visual impairment is detected.
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EyeCare America, a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, offers eye care services often at no out-of-pocket cost to qualifying patients [www.eyecareamerica.org ]. Eligible patients are referred to one of nearly 7,000 volunteer ophthalmologists across the country. In addition, EyeSmart EyeCheck will work with local hospitals, community clinics and health departments to steer patients to treatment.
