InFOCUS Vision Stations in Progress
Spring 2003

On the Border
The University of Texas-Pan American Border Health Office has opened the Progreso Community Vision Station serving senior adults at a community health center in the Valley. The program offers diabetes prevention as well as eye care services. The
UT team visited Incarnation Teen Clinic and St. Timothy’s Vision Stations while in Houston for training by Kate McCartney (St. John Vianney) and Dr. Larry Spitzberg (InFOCUS),

What's In A Frame
Vision Station patients can choose from a wide
selection of attractive, up-to-date frame styles. The metal frames we use are "nickel free". Did you know that some skin oils will react to nickel. These frames also have spring hinges.

A Winning Combination
“His Eyes” Vision Station in Houston’s Fifth Ward has merged with and relocated to the Houston Community Health Centers’ clinic. Ophthalmologist Esther Dunn, M.D., states, “We expect to serve many more people at this low-income clinic in Denver Harbor. Visit us at 402 Hahlo in Houston.”

It’s a Snap!
 Keep your cameras handy so you can enter the “Vision Station Photo Contest!” Send photos of your Vision Station in action to InFOCUS by April 15. Winning entries will be published in the next issue and on the InFOCUS website.
1st prize: 50 pair of sunglasses for adults and children.

Info at InFOCUS
Send your questions, news, wish lists, suggestions and success stories to info@infocusonline.org or contact us for more information about any item in this newsletter.

Vision Station News
Welcome to Steve Lightfoot who has taken over for founder Angela Bartlett at Incarnation Teen Clinic. Best wishes to Angela and to Nancy Eriksen, co-founder of His Eyes, who is relocating to Georgia. Congratulations to MANNA (Ministry Assistance of Northwest Alliance) on the grand opening of their new location, 1806 W. 43rd St, Houston.

Taking Care of Your Eyes
InFOCUS now offers a patient education brochure, “Taking Care of Your Eyes,” and bookmarks in English and Spanish with tips about important eye health practices. These are available at a nominal cost. InFOCUS also offers a resource guide of eye health educational materials.

What’s New?
Watch the “What’s New” page of the InFOCUS website for dates of workshops and other events. Coming soon – a workshop on children’s eye health. Contact InFOCUS to set up initial training or sign up for a free refresher class.