Join us as we celebrate children who wear glasses, contacts and eye patches at the Great Glasses Play Day. Free eyeglasses (with non-prescription lenses) will be available for children of all ages while supplies last!
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Division of Opthalmology, in collaboration with Optiwow, will host a free event for the community to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and treatment of vision conditions in children. The Great Glasses PlayDay is a national celebration of children who wear glasses, contacts and eye patches.
- Music, food, games and activities for children of all ages.
- Complimentary vision screenings for children under 6 years of age and eye frames for children of all ages will be available while supplies last.
Hosted by:
Dr. Roberto Warman, Director of the Division of Ophthalmology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital and President of Optiwow
Dr. Zenia Aguilera, Pediatric Ophthalmologist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital and part of Pediatric Specialists of America
Hear from our experts during a special presentation about blue light and its effects on vision in children: Is it a myth or reality? They will also discuss myopia in children, ultraviolet (UV) protection and vision safety for sports.
This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors:
