Center for Vision Health

Some fun Thursday Trivia for you: for our patients that are difficult to assess during a vision exam, we use a device called a trial frame to obtain a more accurate prescription! Trial frames with loose lenses can help to assess patients with low vision, high eye glass prescriptions, or unusual head positions!

Some fun Thursday Trivia for you: for our patients that are difficult to assess during a vision exam, we use a device called a trial frame to obtain a more accurate prescription! Trial frames with loose lenses can help to assess patients with low vision, high eye glass prescriptions, or unusual head positions!

We are pleased to officially announce the launch of our online store! Starting today, the Center for Vision Health is offering a selection of low vision devices to meet you or a loved one's vision needs. Visit our website and click "Store" to start shopping today!

We are pleased to officially announce the launch of our online store! Starting today, the Center for Vision Health is offering a selection of low vision devices to meet you or a loved one's vision needs. Visit our website and click "Store" to start shopping today!

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The Center for Vision Health would like to wish a very special birthday to Helen Keller, an icon in the deafblind community and an inspiration to us all! To commemorate her birthday today, we wanted to share a few fun facts with you!

Helen Keller was born on June 27th, 1880, which means that we will be celebrating her 141st birthday! She lived an extraordinary life, having accomplished a wealth of achievements while overcoming numerous hardships. In 1904, Keller was the first deafblind individual in America to earn a university degree, when she graduated from Harvard University’s Radcliffe College with a Bachelor of Arts! In 1915, she co-founded the American Foundation for the Overseas Blind, in order to support War World I Veterans who had been blinded in combat. With this foundation, she visited 35 countries over the course of 11 years to advocate for those who were affected by blindness and vision impairment. Keller was also a political advocate, as she co-founded the American Civil Liberties Union in 1920, and campaigned to expand the rights of women and the working class. She even won an Academy Award for her work in the documentary "Helen Keller in Her Story", a biographical film about her life and achievements!
The Center for Vision Health is dedicated to providing quality care to those with low vision needs, and our mission has been greatly inspired by Helen Keller’s work. If you would like to learn more about her extraordinary life, feel free to visit the Helen Keller International website at hki.org. Happy birthday Ms. Keller!

Don't forget: this Sunday is National Sunglasses Day! National Sunglasses Day is an annual event that happens every year on June 27 to celebrate the importance of wearing ultraviolet (UV)-protective sunwear and eyewear. Ask us about our UV-protective options when you come in for your next eye exam!

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Darwin Brown, who has provided Dallas Services with a very generous donation of PPE including face shields and face masks. We would also like to send a special thank you to Dr. LaTrica Rhynes-Hicks, who connected us with Mr. Brown. These will be put to excellent use!

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Darwin Brown, who has provided Dallas Services with a very generous donation of PPE including face shields and face masks. We would also like to send a special thank you to Dr. LaTrica Rhynes-Hicks, who connected us with Mr. Brown. These will be put to excellent use!

With Father's Day and Amazon's Prime Day both right around the corner, Center for Vision Health wants to remind you to shop for deals through AmazonSmile! By shopping at smile.amazon.com, or by having AmazonSmile turned ON while using the Amazon mobile app, you'll be able to buy all the gifts you need while also supporting our organization, all at no extra cost!

With Father's Day and Amazon's Prime Day both right around the corner, Center for Vision Health wants to remind you to shop for deals through AmazonSmile! By shopping at smile.amazon.com, or by having AmazonSmile turned ON while using the Amazon mobile app, you'll be able to buy all the gifts you need while also supporting our organization, all at no extra cost!

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.”
- Helen Keller

Today our very own Dr. Stephanie Fleming is celebrating the release of Barbie’s Helen Keller collectible doll! In her time, Helen Keller was a courageous educator, and a renowned advocate for the blind, deaf, and deaf-blind. As a part of Barbie’s “Inspiring Women” series, this collectible Barbie was designed in collaboration with the National Federation of the Blind to help spread Helen Keller’s legacy and inspire a new generation!

#barbie #HelenKeller #nevafairchild #AmericanFoundationForTheBlind #eschenbach

We want to wish a heartfelt THANK YOU and good luck to Sophia Sparagana for all of the wonderful work she's done in the past year as the VISTA Program Expansion Coordinator for Center for Vision Health! Her year of service has been extremely helpful to the center, and her work will impact this organization for years to come. Good luck with your studies and future endeavors Sophia!

#AmeriCorpsVISTA

We want to wish a heartfelt THANK YOU and good luck to Sophia Sparagana for all of the wonderful work she's done in the past year as the VISTA Program Expansion Coordinator for Center for Vision Health! Her year of service has been extremely helpful to the center, and her work will impact this organization for years to come. Good luck with your studies and future endeavors Sophia!

#AmeriCorpsVISTA

[05/21/21]   We are so excited to announce that we will be a part of the Senior Vision Coalition! Follow this page for updates related to the project and the work that we will be doing to ensure that older adults will have access to quality vision care!

Our favorite clinic volunteer Jackie Malish just stopped by for a visit before starting her first Optometry Clinic rotation. We knew you could do it Jackie! Congratulations! #optometry

Our favorite clinic volunteer Jackie Malish just stopped by for a visit before starting her first Optometry Clinic rotation. We knew you could do it Jackie! Congratulations! #optometry

Are you or a loved one currently over the age of 55 and in need of vision care? If so, the Center for Vision Health can help! Thanks to the Perot Grant, we are currently offering an eye exam and a pair of eyeglasses for only $10 to those who qualify. To schedule an appointment, please call (214) 828-9900 and be sure to mention the "Perot Grant."

Are you or a loved one currently over the age of 55 and in need of vision care? If so, the Center for Vision Health can help! Thanks to the Perot Grant, we are currently offering an eye exam and a pair of eyeglasses for only $10 to those who qualify. To schedule an appointment, please call (214) 828-9900 and be sure to mention the "Perot Grant."

Ordering gifts for mom on Amazon? Want to support your favorite nonprofit at the same time? Don't forget to shop at smile.amazon.com or with AmazonSmile turned ON in the Amazon app with DALLAS SERVICES (our parent organization) as your charity of choice!

Image description: drawing of Amazon box with hearts coming out of it and AmazonSmile logo above it. Underneath it says “Mother’s Day is May 9th. Find the perfect gift at smile.amazon.com to generate donations, at no extra cost.”

Ordering gifts for mom on Amazon? Want to support your favorite nonprofit at the same time? Don't forget to shop at smile.amazon.com or with AmazonSmile turned ON in the Amazon app with DALLAS SERVICES (our parent organization) as your charity of choice!

Image description: drawing of Amazon box with hearts coming out of it and AmazonSmile logo above it. Underneath it says “Mother’s Day is May 9th. Find the perfect gift at smile.amazon.com to generate donations, at no extra cost.”

We are thankful for these two everyday, but in honor of yesterday's #NationalAdministrativeProfessionalsDay, we'd like you to join us in celebrating Carmen and Yolanda. If you've ever called or visited us, chances are you've spoken to one of them! There is no one more friendly, helpful, or hardworking. We are so grateful for you both!

We are thankful for these two everyday, but in honor of yesterday's #NationalAdministrativeProfessionalsDay, we'd like you to join us in celebrating Carmen and Yolanda. If you've ever called or visited us, chances are you've spoken to one of them! There is no one more friendly, helpful, or hardworking. We are so grateful for you both!

It’s #NationalVolunteerWeek and we are thankful for all our volunteers that make our Saturday Kid’s Vision Clinics possible! Here are some of our Lions Clubs International, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, and individual volunteers in action! We thank you for all that you do!

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Vision care is important at every age. It's never too early to get your eyes checked! This 2-year-old is LOVING her new glasses!

Vision care is important at every age. It's never too early to get your eyes checked! This 2-year-old is LOVING her new glasses!

Happy Easter to all our wonderful patients, donors, and volunteers! We hope you have an amazing day!

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Photo by Hannah Tasker on @unsplash

Happy Easter to all our wonderful patients, donors, and volunteers! We hope you have an amazing day!

Image description: young girl holding two eggs over her eyes like glasses
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Photo by Hannah Tasker on @unsplash

We are so grateful for the team at The Crystal Charity Ball, who visited our clinic this morning to present us with a check for $946,204. Because they exceeded their original fundraising goal, they also surprised us with an additional $75,000! These funds will be used to provide eye care to the children of Dallas County, particularly by supporting the establishment of our clinic location in southern Dallas. Thank you, Crystal Charity Ball!

We are so grateful for the team at The Crystal Charity Ball, who visited our clinic this morning to present us with a check for $946,204. Because they exceeded their original fundraising goal, they also surprised us with an additional $75,000! These funds will be used to provide eye care to the children of Dallas County, particularly by supporting the establishment of our clinic location in southern Dallas. Thank you, Crystal Charity Ball!

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Blue Light and Digital Eye Strain

Did you know that March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, eye strain symptoms include dry eyes, blurry vision, tearing or watery eyes, and headache. The cause of digital eye strain is that people blink less when they stare at digital devices. To combat this issue, we recommend following the 20-20-20 rule, which suggests that every 20 minutes, you should look at something 20 feet away from you for 20 seconds!

Blue Light and Digital Eye Strain Are eyeglasses with special blue light-blocking filters worth the expense? These eyeglasses claim to improve sleep and reduce digital eye strain, but there are simple usage modifications that can hel

AmeriCorps is a great opportunity to make an impact, no matter what your interests are. Read what Dana, our AmeriCorps VISTA Outreach Coordinator, has to say about her experience serving at the Center for Vision Health.

As the Outreach Coordinator, Dana establishes and maintains community partnerships and works with nonprofits and community groups to connect individuals with our eye care services. Thanks, Dana! #WeAreAmeriCorps

Photo alt text: Quote by Dana A., "As an aspiring public health physician, I appreciate the opportunity to contribute toward making vision care an accessible and affordable reality through AmeriCorps VISTA."

AmeriCorps is a great opportunity to make an impact, no matter what your interests are. Read what Dana, our AmeriCorps VISTA Outreach Coordinator, has to say about her experience serving at the Center for Vision Health.

As the Outreach Coordinator, Dana establishes and maintains community partnerships and works with nonprofits and community groups to connect individuals with our eye care services. Thanks, Dana! #WeAreAmeriCorps

Photo alt text: Quote by Dana A., "As an aspiring public health physician, I appreciate the opportunity to contribute toward making vision care an accessible and affordable reality through AmeriCorps VISTA."

This #AmeriCorpsWeek morning, we're celebrating another Center for Vision Health VISTA, Abby!

In her year of service with us, she developed our stunning new website (www.centerforvisionhealth.org -- take a look!) and managed our communications on social media, via email, and beyond. Since concluding her service year in January, Abby has decided to pursue a second term as an AmeriCorps VISTA, this time with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Thank you, Abby!

Interested in applying for our available Communications Coordinator role, or know someone who may be? Learn more here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=91862

Photo alt text: Quote from Abby G., VISTA Communications Coordinator: "I gained a lot of work experience that I wouldn't have anywhere else, and I felt like I was making a difference in my community at the same time!"

This #AmeriCorpsWeek morning, we're celebrating another Center for Vision Health VISTA, Abby!

In her year of service with us, she developed our stunning new website (www.centerforvisionhealth.org -- take a look!) and managed our communications on social media, via email, and beyond. Since concluding her service year in January, Abby has decided to pursue a second term as an AmeriCorps VISTA, this time with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Thank you, Abby!

Interested in applying for our available Communications Coordinator role, or know someone who may be? Learn more here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=91862

Photo alt text: Quote from Abby G., VISTA Communications Coordinator: "I gained a lot of work experience that I wouldn't have anywhere else, and I felt like I was making a difference in my community at the same time!"