VSP Blog » Tennessee http://vspblog.com Daily peek at eyecare Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:30:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Mobile Clinic Outreach in Tennessee http://vspblog.com/2010/05/03/mobile-clinic-outreach-in-tennessee/ http://vspblog.com/2010/05/03/mobile-clinic-outreach-in-tennessee/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 22:15:32 +0000 Jill N http://vspblog.com/?p=3667 Erik G. is a VSP Regional Sales Manager in Tennessee who shares his recent experience as a volunteer during an event with the VSP Mobile Eyes program.

Erik G. taking a pupil distance (PD) measurement of a patient.
Erik G. taking a pupil distance (PD) measurement of a patient.

The mobile clinic event I had the chance to be a part of recently with Oakland High School in Tennessee was tremendous. Every time I participate in mobile clinic outreach I am constantly amazed at how deserving and appreciative the children are. With this event, 90% of the students we saw on the clinic need glasses. In fact, it was amazing that some of them have been able to learn up until now without having any vision correction!

Dr. Amanda Berry did an amazing job. She donated her time and built a rapport with the kids that was wonderful to witness. I look forward to hopping on the mobile clinic again soon!
Two students rocking their "hi-tech" shades after having their eyes dilated.

Two students rocking their "hi-tech" shades after having their eyes dilated.

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Here’s what we are doing:

  • Any VSP member who loses or breaks eyewear, needs contact lens replacements or an eye exam due to the tornadoes, can get them replaced at a minimal cost. Please call 800.877.7195 for more information.  Non-VSP members can request a VSP eyecare voucher from the American Red Cross.
  • We’ve shipped needed eyecare supplies including eyeglass repair kits, lens cleaning cloths, and backpacks directly to the evacuated areas. We’ll distribute at evacuation centers and in various neighborhoods to families that are staying with their belongings.
  • Our mobile response team will be distributing items in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Kentucky.
  • To ensure that those most in need continue to have access to eyecare during this crisis, we’re continuing to work closely with more than 1,000 VSP doctors in Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and related state optometric associations.

As thousands of Americans are putting the pieces back together, we’re here to help.

Related Links:

American Red Cross

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