This week, Hawaiʻi County in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, and State Department of Health and community partners are hosting a no-cost eye clinic in Kona.
The joint initiative aims to offer approximately 250 eye exams, and to prescribe and fabricate glasses for those in need while providing over 100 hours of training experience to U.S. Army medical personnel. Blood pressure screening and insurance enrollment services will be also available at the site.
In a press release Mayor Mitch Roth said, “We are pleased to announce that this innovative DOD initiative is returning to Hawaiʻi County. Having healthy eyes is so important to both keiki and adults as quality vision impacts their daily lives. The County is grateful to our partners for coming together and making this year’s Tropic Vision Care possible.”
Detailed information on the event is as follows:
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Date/Time: |
August 14 – 17, 2023 / 8:30 am – 4:00 pm August 18, 2023 / 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Location: |
Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center Kealakehe Health Center Pavilion |
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Address: |
74-5214 Keanalehu Dr. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
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Age Range: |
Individuals five (5) years and older |
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Note: |
No ID or insurance is required. While walk-ins are welcome upon availability (first come, first served), individuals are encouraged to call the Hawaiʻi District Health Office (808) 974-6480 to make appointments. |