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The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) and Stokes Pharmacy of Laurel, N.J., will be holding The National Service Animal Eye Exam Event in May this year. In this event, service dogs will be given the chance to have their eyes examined for free. The service dogs that qualify for this event include guide, disability assistance, detection, military, and search and rescue. Registered therapy animals also qualify.
These service dogs deserve to be cared for medically for the selfless work they do for their disabled owners. By having their eyes examined, they will be able to continue guiding their owners without the risk of running into accidents.
A true story that demonstrates the importance of healthy eyesight for service animals is the story of Giza, a black labrador, and Nancy Moore, her owner. One day, while navigating for Moore, Giza led her into the street. Moore was delighted with ACVO’s free service since she is unable to afford an eye exam for Giza.
Registration for the said event will take place from April 1, 2017, to April 30, 2017. Interested participants can visit www.ACVOeyeexam.org for more information.
Article source: Veterinary Practice News
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