CALGARY,
AB, July 29, 2024 /CNW/ - With 30 percent of
the Town of Jasper lost to wildfire, residents and visitors have
evacuated to neighbouring cities with little notice and leaving
many personal belongings behind, some including their eyeglasses at
home.
Canada's largest optometric
network, FYidoctors, with nearly 400 clinics spanning the nation,
has launched a glasses replacement program designed to provide
vital glasses essentials to individuals affected by wildfire
events. The eye care company has committed itself to providing
glasses replacements to those who've lost, forgotten, or broken
their glasses during evacuations at no cost to the patient. With a
focus on extending support in times of crisis, this initiative is
not only a response to the recent wildfire challenges but also
ensures that it is prepared to help in any potential future natural
disaster incidents.
Committed to providing the best patient care possible,
FYidoctors' mission of enhancing lives is the cornerstone of how
this doctor-owned and doctor-led organization operates. At this
time, optometry clinics across British
Columbia and Alberta are
standing by to provide glasses replacements to anyone affected by
the wildfires. If needed, clinics will also provide eye exams, and
offer contact lens trials to tie patients over until their new
eyewear orders arrive. The production of emergency glasses
replacements has been prioritized at its ophthalmic laboratory and
warehouse in Delta, B.C., to
ensure essential prescription eyewear is provided as soon as
possible.
"Amidst the wildfires in British
Columbia and Alberta, we
want to help in the best way we know how," says Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Founder and CEO of FYidoctors.
"This program was created to support those who need their glasses
to see, but don't have access to them. We're committed to facing
challenges together as a team, providing essential aid for people
so that there's one less thing to worry about during these tough
times. Our team members are here to support as best we can."
FYidoctors is monitoring the wildfire situation closely to
ensure that team members working in affected regions remain safe
during these times as they remain open to serve patients.
For updates on clinic closures and relief support, please visit:
https://fyidoctors.com/pages/natural-disaster-response
ABOUT FYihealth group
FYihealth group is Canada's
leading diversified healthcare organization comprised of
FYidoctors, Visique, BonLook, and solis optics. Doctor-led,
professionally managed, and patient-focused, the organization
concentrates on delivering outstanding eye care with
patient-centric products and services. Recognized as one of
Canada's Best Managed Companies
from 2020-2024, the organization operates almost 400 locations
across the country. Rooted in a mission to enhance lives, FYihealth
group supports a wide array of philanthropic causes and
initiatives, including giving back to young optometrists through
funding and partnerships with the University
of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science and the
École d'optométrie de l'Université de Montréal. For more
information, please visit www.fyihealthgroup.com
SOURCE FYidoctors