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Eye Physicians of Austin GIVE THE GIFT OF SIGHT THIS HOLIDAY SEASONDear Patient, As you are well-aware the U.S. economy is experiencing a major downturn. Often when faced with tough economic times, our senior communities on fixed incomes are hurt the most when their healthcare falls by the wayside. During our current financial crisis, we want to make sure that their eye health is not neglected. This year-round program is designed for seniors, age 65 and older, who have not seen an ophthalmologist (a medical eye doctor) in three or more years. Eligible patients will be matched with a nearby volunteer ophthalmologist. Seniors receive a comprehensive medical eye examination and up to one year of care for any disease diagnosed during the initial visit at no out-of-pocket cost. As one of 360 Eye America Seniors EyeCare Program volunteer ophthalmologists here in Texas, I experience firsthand how providing a simple, medical eye exam can preserve sight. As program volunteers, we have agreed to waive Medicare or other insurance co-payments and unmet deductibles, resulting in no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. Seniors without insurance receive care at no charge. Here in Texas, 31,498 have been helped through EyeCare America. Additionally, as a part of its national Give the Gift of Sight campaign, the organization is offering two free downloadable gifts on its web site: a certificate with information on the eye exams offered through its Seniors EyeCare Program and a cookbook, created by celebrity chefs, and filled with 15 eye healthy recipes. Those interested in printing up these free gifts should visit www.eyecareamerica.org. EyeCare America is a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and its Seniors EyeCare Program is co-sponsored by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. I urge all readers to take advantage of this valuable program and give the gift of sight to a special senior in their life this holiday season. Sincerely, |
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