{"id":7739,"date":"2022-03-15T19:22:04","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T19:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=7739"},"modified":"2022-03-15T19:22:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T19:22:04","slug":"exchange-encourages-military-shoppers-to-keep-an-eye-on-their-visual-health-during-save-your-vision-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/03\/15\/exchange-encourages-military-shoppers-to-keep-an-eye-on-their-visual-health-during-save-your-vision-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Encourages Military Shoppers to Keep an Eye on Their Visual Health During Save Your Vision Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MarchDALLAS \u2013<\/strong> With optical centers and optometry clinics at more than 140 locations worldwide, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service makes it easy for military community members to set their sights on better eye health<\/a> this March, Save Your Vision Month, and beyond.<\/p>\n

The Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer encourages retirees, military dependents, Veterans with service-connected disabilities and Department of Defense civilians to visit their local Exchange optometry clinic to learn more about how they can protect their vision and schedule an appointment for an eye exam.<\/p>\n

Additionally, all authorized Exchange shoppers, including active-duty service members, can bring a valid prescription to an Exchange optical center to get fitted for eyeglasses, frames, contact lenses and other vision care accessories.<\/p>\n

\u201cVision care is critical to overall health and wellness, so it\u2019s important that members of the military community take their eye health seriously every day of the year,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWith Exchange optical centers and optometry clinics conveniently located at or near PXs and BXs, military community members can make their visual health a priority without having to leave the installation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exchange optometry clinics accept TRICARE and most insurances. In addition to optical centers and optometry clinics, the Exchange offers a wide variety of health and wellness services\u2014including durable medical equipment shops, dental offices, cryotherapy centers and chiropractic clinics\u2014under its wholistic BE FIT program.<\/p>\n

To learn more and find an Exchange optical center or optometry clinic near you, visit the Exchange community Hub at publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/wellness<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Social media-friendly version: <\/strong>Jeepers, creepers\u2014are you taking good care of your peepers? 👀 Learn how the Army & Air Force Exchange Service helps military shoppers make vision care a priority for Save Your Vision Month. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-20P<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.4 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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