Department of Human Services to Host Free Eye Screening this Friday in Ventnor City

July 9, 2018

(VENTNOR CITY, N.J.) - The New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired will join Assembly Members Vincent Mazzeo and John Armato on Friday, July 13 to hold a free eye screening in Ventnor City.

Department of Human Services to Host Free Eye Screening this Friday in Ventnor City

(VENTNOR CITY, N.J.) - The New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired will join Assembly Members Vincent Mazzeo and John Armato on Friday, July 13 to hold a free eye screening in Ventnor City.

The Project BEST eye screening is open to the community from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ventnor Library at 6500 Atlantic Avenue.

Project BEST, which stands for Better Eye-Health Services and Treatment, is part of an ongoing effort by the Commission to reduce the incidence of blindness. The program provides eye health education and safety by offering no-cost vision screenings for adults and children throughout the state. Researchers estimate that half of all blindness or severe vision loss can be prevented. 

The Commission especially works to help low-income individuals, older adults, individuals with diabetes, migrant workers and individuals with special needs. Those individuals identified as needing additional care or services are referred to local resources or for Commission services, or both.

The Commission also offers education, vocational rehabilitation and independent living assistance to help people adjust to vision loss and become self-sufficient.

“Early detection is essential to reducing the risk of blindness and severe vision loss,” said Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson. “Our Project BEST screenings are an important tool in providing access to early detection to all New Jerseyans, and we thank Assemblymen Mazzeo and Armato for joining us in this effort.”

“I’m excited to work with the Department of Human Services to sponsor this free eye screening and mobile office day,” Assemblyman Mazzeo said. “A key part of my mission of being an assemblyman is to be easily reachable by all of my constituents. It is always a great opportunity to be able to partner with other groups and state agencies to benefit the community.”

Assemblyman Armato said, “This event is a great resource to the island community, especially our senior citizens. One of my top priorities is making sure that our office is reaching out and taking part in all of the communities in the district. I look forward to working with the Department of Human Services through their goal of reducing blindness in New Jersey!”

For more information, or to schedule a free eye screening in a community, contact the Commission by calling toll free at (877) 685-8878 or email AskCBVI@dhs.state.nj.us.