Eye on Diabetes

Oregon’s “Eyes on Diabetes” campaign for the month of November, 2023.

OOPA members volunteered to offer free eye exams to select diabetes patients in November. 

Oregon Foundation for Vision Awareness (OFVA), in partnership with Oregon Optometric Physicians Association (OOPA), launched a program offering no-cost diabetic eye exams and glasses to patients who otherwise could not afford care.

Entitled “Eyes on Diabetes”, the program was available at participating locations throughout the state in alignment with American Diabetes Month activities. 

                                                  

Featured Sponsors on KOIN News:  Johnson & Johnson Vision, Dr. Mandy Sallach  Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Dr. Ami Halvorson MacuHealth,Dr. Jim Stringham Featured Clinics/Doctors on KOIN News: Woodburn Vision Source, Drs. Yelena Galuza & Dustin King  Alberta Eye Care, Cathedral Vision & Eyestrong Pediatric, Dr. Laura Armstrong Rose City Vision Care, Dr. Thuy Tran  South Waterfront Eye Care, Dr. Mila Ioussifova

    

Those who do not have insurance coverage or are underinsured and have been diagnosed with diabetes or suspect that they may have symptoms related to the disease, may learn more about a participating optometrist in their region by visiting OFVA. 

For more information, contact Geoff Knapp, OOPA executive director, at: [email protected]

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