Free eye exams for service animals at participating BluePearl hospitals

Ophthalmologists from BluePearl Veterinary Partners will be conducting free eye exams for service animals during this year’s 8th Annual ACVO & StokesRx National Service Animal Eye Exam event in May.

The eye exams will be provided free of charge to eligible animals, including those who provide the following services: detection, guidance, handicapped assistance, police/military, search and rescue, and therapy.

Registration for the free eye exams must be completed by service animal owners or handlers at www.ACVOeyeexam.org by April 30. 

Exams will be conducted at all three BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospitals in New York City: 410 W. 55th Street in Manhattan; 32 4th Avenue in Brooklyn; and 107-28 71st. Road in Forest Hills.

To qualify, animals must be active working animals that were certified by a formal training program or organization or are currently enrolled in a formal training program.