Sam’s Club is encouraging customers to protect their eyes by offering free vision screenings at its stores nationwide on Aug. 13.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., both adults and children can receive a vision acuity screening, as well as a quick take-home test called an Amsler Grid, which tests for blurred or missing areas of vision.
The screenings will be offered in Sam’s Club locations that have a pharmacy and/or optical centers. What’s more, the optical department is offering savings on eye health brands through Aug. 28. Additionally, members and guests can receive free samples of Zeiss lens wipes and Zeiss liquid eyeglass cleaner.
“Vision screenings are important preventative health measures for all ages to maintain eye health and preserve sight for years to come,” Sam’s Club health-and-wellness SVP Jill Turner-Mitchael said. “Vision problems can start at any age and early detection is the key to good vision. With many adults and children preparing to focus on chalkboards and computer screens this fall, Sam’s Club is proud to offer free eye health screenings to benefit the communities we serve.”
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 61 million adults are at high risk for serious vision loss, but only half have visited their eye doctor in the past six months.
Sam’s Club will provide free vision-acuity screening as well as a take-home test to look for blurred or missing areas of vision. In addition, the warehouse will distribute free samples of lens wipes and eyeglass cleaner. Contact lens solution and other products promoting eye health will also be on sale.
In addition to the vision screenings, the company also will offer free glucose tests. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes can cause blindness and more new cases of blindness are diagnosed among diabetes patients ages 20 to 74 years.
