Free glasses offered during Optom-Eye’s “Give Back” event

Abbie Burke

April 26, 2024 at 10:43 AM·1 min read

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Optom-Eyes is once again offering free eye exams and eyeglasses to those in need. Dr. Amanda Walls, Owner of the practice, joined FOX21 Morning News on Friday, April 26 to talk about the initiative.

This is Optom-Eyes’ sixth year holding the event and the practice will give away 100 exams and 100 pairs of glasses on Saturday, May 4. Doors open at 8 a.m. at the offer is first come, first served and doors will close at 1 p.m. Optom-Eyes is located at 3585 Van Teylingen Drive in Colorado Springs, and the office can be reached at (719) 550-3937.

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