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Free Service Animal Eye Exams

The ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam event takes place every May. Eligible Service and Working Animals are invited to receive a free screening eye exam from a participating ophthalmologists. Repeat event participants are welcomed to participate. Check out the participating cities page starting the end of March to see if we could help you arrange to cover a clinic near you.

With the National Service Animal Eye Exam Event operating at full capacity for the first time since COVID-19, The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists® (ACVO) is proud to announce that more than 5,250 free eye exams were provided during the 14th anniversary of the National Service Animal Eye Exam Event, sponsored by Epicur Pharma®, bringing the total numbers screened through 2023 to approximately 81,000! Special thanks to the ACVO Members who donate their time and resources. This event is endorsed by the AVMA.

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Thank you for spreading the word about the program. Registration opens every April 1st and closes April 30th. Exams occur in May and are a great opportunity to cover specific stories and photos of a local event near you. Please contact us for more information.

This program has screened approximately 81,000 Service Animals for eye diseases and complications; helping owners and handlers rest easier and referring veterinarians, prevent disease.

Photos from past events