This past December we hosted our first “Pay it Forward Friday” event. During this event, we provided 32 free diabetic eye exams. In return for the free exams, people were simply asked to bring a bag of food items to donate to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. The donations to the food bank were very generous, and through this event we were able to provide over 2500 meals for our community!

At Complete Eye Care we are committed to participating in the annual “Cover the Uninsured Week Expo” in Flint. Over 1,000 people attend this springtime event and receive free food, clothing, health screenings and valuable information on community services. During this event we provide free vision screenings for those in need of glasses, and in 2008 we were honored to receive the “Community Caring” service award.

Glaucoma is the 2nd leading cause of blindness in the world according to the World Health Organization. It’s estimated that over 4 million Americans have glaucoma but only half are aware they have the disease. In an effort to help people understand glaucoma, Complete Eye Care provides free glaucoma screenings. The OCT test is an early detection test that takes a picture of the nerve layer in the back of the eye and can show early signs of the disease. We want to help people preserve good vision for life!

Over the past two decades Complete Eye Care has participated in numerous community health fairs and free vision screenings at local churches and expos. We eagerly seek ways to help provide access to affordable care and inform people on how to maintain their best vision.

The free clinic is another way Dr. Waters can reach patients who might not otherwise receive the care they need for their vision. We’ve provided hundreds of free services for patients from the Genesee County Free Medical Clinic at no charge.

Dr. Waters has always sought ways to become a “paperless” office, and in 1991 he was among the first doctors to invest in computerized medical records for his practice. Today, all of the systems at Complete Eye Care are computerized. In addition, we are dedicated to recycling everything possible including bottles, cans, plastic, metal etc.