{"id":8988,"date":"2023-03-06T16:06:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T16:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=8988"},"modified":"2023-03-06T16:06:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T16:06:40","slug":"exchange-promotes-eye-health-for-military-community-during-save-your-vision-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/03\/06\/exchange-promotes-eye-health-for-military-community-during-save-your-vision-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Promotes Eye Health for Military Community During Save Your Vision Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service encourages the military community to protect and preserve their eye health with optometric care this March during Save Your Vision Month<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer has more than 140 optical centers and optometry clinics worldwide, serving, military families, retired service members, disabled Veterans as well as DoD and Coast Guard civilians and retirees. Authorized military shoppers with in-store shopping privileges can schedule eye exams or bring valid prescriptions to Exchange optical centers for eyeglasses, frames, contact lenses and other vision care accessories.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Exchange is all in to support the eye health of the military community during Save Your Vision Month and beyond,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange makes it easier to achieve optimal eye health with preventative and routine optometric care available at many PXs and BXs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exchange optometry clinics accept TRICARE and most insurances. The Exchange\u2019s BE FIT 360 program also offers additional services to support the health and wellness of the military community, including durable medical equipment shops, dental offices, cryotherapy centers and chiropractic clinics.<\/p>\n

Visit the Exchange\u2019s community Hub at publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/wellness<\/a> or contact your local Exchange for more information.<\/p>\n

Social media-friendly version:<\/strong> The Exchange is looking out for your eyes health during #SaveYourVisionMonth! The Exchange\u2019s more than 140 optical centers and optometry clinics offer optometric care to military shoppers worldwide. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2kY<\/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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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Keiana Holleman, 214-312-6514 or hollemankl@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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