Dr. Brian Abert took a day off from seeing patients at Vista Eye Care to help people in need at VSP’s Mobile Eyes Clinic in Denver. According to VSP, the Mobile Eyes Clinic grew from relief efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. VSP was on the scene to replace lost or damaged eyewear to those affected by the storms, and to help doctors provide care. Today, VSP Mobile Eyes includes three mobile eye care clinics that feature exam rooms with the latest technology, dispensaries with popular frame brands donated by Marchon Eyewear and Altair Eyewear, UNITY® lenses donated by VSP Optics Group, and finishing labs to make glasses on-site. Working in partnership with VSP providers who volunteer their time and expertise, patients receive comprehensive eye exams and, if needed, glasses.
After spending nearly a week in the Denver area, Mobile Eyes is moving on to Pennsylvania to do more good. Dr. Abert saw about 25 patients of all ages in the morning, which included patients with nearsightedness, astigmatism, farsightedness, presbyopia, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetes. “The experience was lots of fun,” said Dr. Abert. “I met lots of nice people and it was nice to be able to help them see!”