Jan 6, 2012

FREE Kids Vision Test ~ Friday, Feb. 3rd 11am-3pm

 

Mark you calendars for the FREE Kids Vision Fest on Friday, February 3rd from 11am-3pm.  (This day is a Fort Worth ISD school holiday). Free festival is offering free eye exams and glasses to children 5 to 12 who qualify, plus free vision screenings, educational activities, entertainment, games, giveaways and more! 


Where: Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus, 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, TX, (formerly 300 RadioShack Circle). 

Cost: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

In an effort to eliminate poor vision and its lifelong consequences, The Alcon Foundation, Essilor Vision Foundation and the Kids Vision for Life Coalition will host Kids Vision Fest
on Friday, February 3, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus located at 300 Trinity Campus Circle (formerly 300 RadioShack Circle) in Fort Worth. Free and open to the public, the event will offer free vision screenings to all children. However, free eye exams and glasses will be provided ONLY to children ages 5 – 12 who qualify based on the 2011 Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Kids will have the opportunity to participate in educational vision-related activities, games, comedy acts, giveaways and more.


IMPORTANT: Students who bring vision referrals from school nurses will be given priority on a first-come, first-served basis. Organizations bringing groups of children are strongly encouraged to schedule appointments.


Also, organizations that book in advance will be scheduled beginning at 9 a.m. before the doors open to the public.


Parking available in nearby lots, and public transportation also is nearby. For more information, go to kidsvisionforlife.org.


Thanks, mydallasmommy for the info!

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