2024 Event Info

More information regarding the 2024 event will be posted on the ACVOEyeExam.org website and on our social media pages, winter of 2024.

We are grateful to our members and sponsor (Epicur Pharma) for donating their time and resources. Please note that due to limitations/shortages resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, not all clinics may be fully staffed and locations and/or appointments may be limited in your area.

Registrations will be open April 1st - 30th only, with the event occurring throughout the month of May.

More information can be found on the ACVOEyeExam.org website.

The ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam is a philanthropic event that provides free, ocular screening eye exams to qualified Service and Working Animals. These exams are provided by those members of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists who choose to participate and volunteer their time and resources. Annually, registration takes place the month of April and the exams take place the month of May. In fourteen years our ophthalmologists have donated over 81,000 exams!

Thanks to Epicur Pharma for their amazing sponsor support for this program, and the incredible sponsor support of many more groups and non-profits each year.

The purpose of the OFA CAER examinations is to provide breeders with information regarding canine eye diseases so that they may make informed breeding decisions in an effort to produce healthier dogs. ACVO Diplomates work with OFA leadership to review genetic data and annually update breeding recommendations for publication in the 'Blue Book'. CAER examinations must be performed by board certified veterinary ophthalmologists of the ACVO. Use the 'Help My Pet's Eyes' button above to locate a participatig doctor.