BETTY WHITE AND JACQUELINE BISSET SUPPORT EYE CARE FOR ANIMALS

Los Angeles, CA – May 24, 2011 – Eye Care for Animals is offering free screening ocular exams to Service Animals throughout May as part of the ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam event. Ophthalmologists at over 30 of their locations nationwide are donating their time for active working dogs, cats or horses who are certified in order to give back to those who serve people in need.

Actress Betty White is a supporter of Eye Care for Animals, stating “my congratulations and deep appreciation for the good work done by Eye Care for Animals.”

To date almost 200 Service Dogs have been examined this month at Eye Care for Animals. “We are proud to be a part of this worthy event and committed to giving back to animals who serve,” states Dr. Reuben Merideth, founder of Eye Care for Animals. “For over 20 years we have offered complimentary eye exams to Guide Dogs. This event is another way for us to give back and do our part to support the great work Service Animals do.”

“These animals open our eyes to many things in life. The doctors give them a little pay back,” states actress Jacqueline Bisset on behalf of Eye Care for Animals.

Merideth founded Eye Care for Animals in 1981 to provide veterinary ophthalmology services in underserved markets. Over the past 30 years, they have expanded from Arizona to 38 facilities in 13 states including California, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. Eye Care for Animals offer the highest level of medical and surgical ophthalmic care, board certified doctors, state-of-the-art equipment, and 24-hour emergency availability to referring veterinarians. Their practice treats multiple breeds and species including dogs, cats, equine, birds and wildlife.

About Eye Care for Animals

Eye Care for Animals is dedicated to providing the finest in veterinary ophthalmology services. Their staff of board certified ophthalmologists and clinical specialists have over 200 years combined experience and provide the highest level of care, education and understanding to their clients, their companions, and their referring veterinarians. They are continually innovating and exploring new technologies to provide the latest in veterinary ophthalmology care. www.eyecareforanimals.com.

About ACVO

The National Service Dog Eye Exam event is hosted annually by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Over 200 ACVO board certified veterinary ophthalmologists are donating their services in May to provide eye exams to registered Service Animals across America and Canada, at no cost to the guardian or agent. It is anticipated that through these efforts, the health of thousands of Service Animals can be improved and potential disease prevented.