Saint Peter's Offers Free Eye Screenings for Diabetes Patients

Editor's Note: The following information is a press release from Saint Peter's University Hospital.

An ophthalmologist will conduct free eye screenings for people with diabetes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 29 at Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s Family Health Center, 123 How Lane.

The program will be hosted by Saint Peter’s and is sponsored by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the state Department of Human Services. The screening is for the benefit of individuals with diabetes who do not receive regular eye care due to inadequate or lack of health insurance coverage.

Saint Peter’s medical residents will also conduct foot examinations and blood pressure screenings. Visitors will receive test results during their visit as well as medical counseling and referrals, if necessary. Those who need corrective eye glasses will be referred to appropriate resources.

Healthy refreshments will be served.

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness and can lead to serious feet problems. It can also cause high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and other medical complications.

The program is free, but pre-registration is required. Please call Saint Peter’s at (732) 745-8600, Ext. 6392 or 6394, to pre-register or for more information.

Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Eye drops used during the exam cause temporary blurring of vision, so participants should come with a driver. English/Spanish-speaking staff will be there to help interpret.