All uninsured and underinsured children can receive free eye screenings and, if needed, two free pairs of eyeglasses at Give Kids Sight Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Wills Eye Hospital. All children 17 and under will be examined on a first-come, first-served basis from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. No insurance or appointments are necessary.
Children from Philadelphia and the suburbs who have failed an eye screening at school or have not had their eyes examined in the last year are urged to attend. Registration will take place at Alumni Hall at Thomas Jefferson Medical College, 10th and Locust streets, starting at 8:30Â a.m.
Parents should note that registration, screening and selecting glasses can take several hours. Families are encouraged to plan ahead for food, transportation and parking. Every child who participates will receive two free SEPTA tokens. Call 215–563–5848, ext. 21, or visit www.pccy.org/sightday for information. ••
