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Children depend on a healthy visual system and good eye health.
As a community service, the Pacific University College of Op­
tometry Northeast Eye Center Is again offering free vision screenings
for infants, pre-schoolers, school-age children, and adults— just in
time for the school year.
Screenings provide information that Is important In evaluating
visual clarity, eye health, and eye coordination. Eye doctors stress
the importance of regular vision care for children prior to or early in
the school year.
Screenings take about 30 minutes and are offered during week­
ends, evenings and regular business hours.
As a special service, from now through October community mem­
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percent off most eyewear in our Optical Shop.
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