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ZYLOWARE & OPTICAL ACADEMY HOSTING FREE COMMUNITY EYE EXAM EVENT FOR NATIONAL EYEWEAR DAY. JUNE 6.

Port Chester, NY: Zyloware and Optical Academy partner to provide free eye exams and glasses at National Eyewear Day community event on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, from 4-6pm at Zyloware corporate office in Port Chester, NY.

Zyloware is teaming up with Optical Academy again to host its 9th annual National Eyewear Day on June 6th a day registered by Zyloware dedicated to creating awareness of the importance of maintaining good eye care and eye health providing comprehensive eye exams and fashionable frames to everyone that takes part.

National Eyewear Day is our day to give back, and what better way to do so than giving back to our community by providing eye exams and eyewear to those who need it.

Zyloware, the longest running family-owned and operated eyewear business in the U.S, has partnered with the Optical Academy, a revolutionary provider for eye exams and optical solutions, to ensure those
within our community have access to necessary vision resources.
On Thursday, June 6th, 2024, from 4-6pm, members of the community will receive free access to vision services, including a complete eye exam, vision screening and quality eyewear with each patient’s
prescription. Vision services and eyewear will be available to accommodate all ages, from children to seniors.

You must register to attend; space is limited. REGISTER HERE / Watch last year’s event HERE

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday June 6th, 2024
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Zyloware
8 Slater Street
Port Chester, NY 10573

THIS EVENT IS FREE, AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Why Celebrate National Eyewear Day? For anyone that requires prescription lenses to see, you know how much of an impact your glasses have on your daily life. Not only does eyewear help us see better, but it also makes us who we are.
Over the years, eyewear has transformed from a visual aid into a genuinely iconic fashion accessory. Eyewear can define, outline, and punctuate a personality. It can complete an outfit and complement a person’s facial shape.
Eyewear has grown in popularity and has become a massive part of our lives, which is why Zyloware has
recognized this significance and created National Eyewear Day.
Each year on June 6th Zyloware celebrates all things eyewear. We toast to frames in all shapes and sizes and rejoice all things SPEC-TACULAR! The mission is simple: Helping people see a beautiful day every day!

More on Optical Academy:
The Optical Academy provides a Vision Team consisted of Optometrists, Opticians, and Vision Technicians
that come to your school site, work site or community event to do complete eye exams for everyone. They are completely mobile with state-of-the-art hand-held digital equipment. Their vision team can accommodate any patient with or without special needs.

More on Zyloware Eyewear:
Zyloware Eyewear was founded in 1923 by Joseph Shyer as a manufacturing facility in Long Island City, NY. Proud to have styled generations of families, Zyloware provides classic, fashionable, and quality eyewear to men and women around the world. Currently in their 100th year of business, the Zyloware family continues its heritage of fine craftsmanship and impeccable style along with dedication to the community. Zyloware believes everyone should have access to quality eyewear and is proud to partner with several optical charities to help bring vision care to those in need. As a family business, we are devoted to excellence, commitment, passion, and innovation.

The History of National Eyewear Day: National Eyewear Day was submitted by Zyloware Eyewear in 2015
and approved by the Registrar at National Day Calendar. The campaign was created to celebrate the
importance of proper eye care. Each year on June 6th, Zyloware promotes new tips, tools and philanthropic initiatives to bring awareness to the fore front.

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