Thank you to all the ophthalmologists and their teams who made the 2025 event a huge success!
Thank you to all who made the 2025 event a success!
Formerly known as the ACVO®/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event, this initiative provides free, sight-saving screening eye exams for Service and Working animals worldwide. Exams are performed each May by board-certified Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO®), who volunteer their time and collaborate with referring veterinarians to support these animals’ ongoing health. After each screening, patients return to their primary veterinarian with a detailed evaluation and recommendations. This ensures continuity of care and reinforcing your role in their long-term health.
Epicur has been a dedicated sponsor of this remarkable event since 2014 and has secured the bid to be the official name-sake sponsor of the ACVO-SAVES event through 2027.
Board-certified ACVO Diplomates volunteer their time each May to provide complimentary screening eye exams for eligible Service and Working Animals. Following the exam, handlers receive documentation outlining findings, including any concerns or areas to monitor.
We encourage clients to share these results with you so that:
You remain the primary coordinator of care
Findings can be incorporated into your ongoing clinical management
Referral decisions, if needed, are made in partnership
This collaborative approach helps ensure continuity of care while supporting early detection and proactive management of ocular conditions.
While dogs often come to mind first for Service and Working Animals, this group includes far more than just dogs. Horses were one of the main groups of animals that received eye exams in 2025!
Each May, this philanthropic event is hosted by Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists who donate their time, staff, and services to provide free ocular exams to qualified Service and Working Animals in the United States and internationally. The program provides approximately 8,000 eye exams each year.
Since 2014, Epicur has been the proud ‘name-sake’ sponsor of the National Service Animal Eye Exam Event.
If you or someone you know has a service animal, we encourage to participate in the event!
years of providing free eye exams to Service and Working Animals
Healthy vision is so important to a pet’s quality of life.
Unfortunately, there are a number of debilitating eye conditions that are common in cats and dogs, with some being a symptom of an underlying condition.
As a pet owner, we know you want the best for your pet. We want the same.
Below we share resources and educational materials to help you better understand the symptoms of eye conditions and how to ensure eye health for your pet.
Healthy vision is so important to a pet’s quality of life.
Unfortunately, there are a number of debilitating eye conditions that are common in cats and dogs, with some being a symptom of an underlying condition.
As a pet owner, we know you want the best for your pet. We want the same.
Below we share resources and educational materials to help you better understand the symptoms of eye conditions and how to ensure eye health for your pet.
Recognizing symptoms and knowing preventative tips for eye conditions will help you ensure stronger eye health for your pets.
If your pet is exhibiting any of these symptoms, call your veterinarian to schedule an exam.
Use this free handout as a helpful guide to share with your clients, highlighting key signs that may indicate ocular pain or irritation in their pet. It’s designed to support pet owners in recognizing early symptoms and feeling confident in providing at-home care, with practical tips to help keep their pets comfortable.
Watch our videos on applying eye ointment or eyedrops to make at-home application easy and successful!