Jones Eye Centers to provide free screenings during Senior Eye Health Week

KANSAS CITY, MO, June 2, 2002 -Seniors noticing it's been harder to see may be able to see better this fall! For one week only, Jones Eye Centers will be offering four free Senior Eye Health screenings at four of its different locations throughout the Kansas City area. The screenings will allow JEC doctors and staff to determine seniors who need treatment for various eye disorders, such as cataracts or glaucoma. Screenings will be held at the practices' Independence, Plaza and St. Joseph locations. Senior Eye Health Week will run from October 16-19.

"It is important seniors not to accept poor vision as a part of aging," said John B. Jones, M.D., who performs cataract and lens implant surgery at Jones Eye Centers, and will be at the Plaza performing screenings on Saturday, April 21st. "To do so can mean the difference between restoring ones sight or losing it."

The screening dates and times are as follows:
HEC-Independence, 4240 Blue Ridge Blvd., Suite 1000, Friday, April 20th 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
HEC-St. Joseph, 3201 Ashland Avenue, Friday, April 20th, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
HEC-Plaza, 4321 Washington, Suite 6000, Saturday, April 21st, 10 a.m.-noon.

If you are interested in attending a free senior eye health screening, reserve your space online or call 800-436-9126.

If you are a member of the media and want to schedule an interview with Dr. Smith, call our office at 800-436-9126 or e-mail amyb@joneseyecenters.com.