Eye Thrive will provide free, on-site vision screenings, eye exams and prescription glasses to children ages 4 through 12th grade at these clinics held at St. Louis County Library locations. The initial vision screening identifies possible vision impairment and will be offered starting at 9 a.m. Children who are identified as having possible vision concerns during the screenings will then receive a full eye exam with an optometrist and receive prescription glasses if needed on board the Mobile Vision Clinic.
Eye Thrive Vision Screenings and exams will be held on the following days at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
July 5-7: Florissant Valley Branch
July 12-14: Lewis & Clark Branch
July 19-21: Natural Bridge Branch
July 26-28: Bridgeton Trails Branch
August 2-4: Prairie Commons Branch
August 9-11: Weber Road Branch
Find more details at slcl.org
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