ACVO®/Epicur® Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening Event
(ACVO®-SAVES™)

Free ocular screening eye exams for qualified Service and Working Animals nationwide each May.

Thank you to all who made the 2025 event a huge success!

Free ocular screening eye exams for qualified Service and Working Animals nationwide each May.

Thank you to all who made the 2025 event a success!

Sight-Saving Exams for Life-Saving Pets

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! 

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!

Thanks to your sponsorship several of our four-legged angels were able to schedule eye exams, and then schedule surgeries and start medication for issues found. These exams are a Godsend for our well-adored therapy/service dogs. Your sponsorship helped more dogs than you can ever imagine, and we are sincerely grateful.

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!

There are no words to express my gratitude for [Epicur's] sponsorship of the 2023 ACVO Eye Exams event. Thanks for your sponsorship several of our four-legged angels were able to schedule eye exams. We had some problems and thanks to you and your company we are able to schedule surgeries and start some on medication. These exams are a Godsend for our well-adored therapy/service dogs. Your sponsorship helped more dogs than you can ever imagine, and we are sincerely grateful. We adore our dogs and do whatever we can to keep them safe and healthy. The eye exams are an absolute blessing.

Event Stats & Photos

years of providing free eye exams to Service and Working Animals

1
cities in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Hong Kong are home to participating volunteers
+ 100
ACVO Diplomates have volunteered their time to provide complimentary screening eye exams
100
Service and Working Animals have been screened and received free eye exams since the event started
10000

Eyes on Health

Promoting stronger eye health in pets

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.

Common Eye Disorders in Dogs:
  • Abnormal eyelid conformation
  • Eyelash abnormalities
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry eye
  • Cherry eye
  • Corneal ulcerations
  • Glaucoma
Common Eye Disorders in Cats:
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Keratitis
  • Corneal ulcerations
  • Corneal sequestrums
  • Cataracts
  • Retinal disease
  • Glaucoma

Eyes on Health

Promoting stronger eye health in pets

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.

Common Eye Disorders in Dogs:
  • Abnormal eyelid conformation
  • Eyelash abnormalities
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry eye
  • Cherry eye
  • Corneal ulcerations-glaucoma
Common Eye Disorders in Cats:
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Keratitis
  • Corneal ulcerations
  • Corneal sequestrums
  • Cataracts
  • Retinal disease
  • Glaucoma
  • Retinal disease

Keeping your pet’s eyes healthy.

Recognizing symptoms and knowing preventative tips for eye conditions will help you ensure stronger eye health for your pets.

What to Watch For:
  • Redness or swelling of the eye(s)
  • Increased discharge – especially green or yellow
  • Cloudiness
  • Squinting or holding eye(s) closed
  • Scratching or pawing at eye(s)
  • Bumping into things
What You Can Do:
  • Regularly clean pet’s eyes with a warm, clean washcloth or ocular wipe.
  • Keep the e-collar on at all times if instructed by the vet. Pets will get used to it!
  • Keep furniture, food, and water in the same place.
  • Use voice commands and a leash to help pets navigate.

If your pet is exhibiting any of these symptoms, call your veterinarian to schedule an exam.

Caring for Your Companion At Home

Animal Eye Health Handout

Keep eye health top of mind at home with our printable eye health handout! 

Use our free download as a helpful reminder of what to watch for in your pet that may indicate ocular pain or irritation. Feel confident in the way you care for your pet and use our tips for keeping them comfortable at home!

At-Home Medication Application

Watch our videos on applying eye ointment or eyedrops to make at-home application easy and successful!

How to Give Your Dog Eyedrops
How to Apply Eye Ointment