Community Involvement

Join EyeCare 20/20 in our continuing efforts to give back and help others in need in our community.

April 2011 – June 2011

Americares.org for Japanese Survivors

We are inviting patients to donate $50 to www.AmeriCares.org which provides financial support to the Japanese survivors of the tsunami, earthquakes, and nuclear disaster.  As an incentive for donating a minimum of $50, you will receive a $500 discount towards a bi-lateral LASIK procedure.

For patients who donate, EyeCare 20/20 will also match the $50 donation made to www.AmeriCares.org so that the total donation on behalf of the patient is $100.

AmeriCares is a nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs, as well as supports long-term humanitarian assistance programs, for all people around the world, irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion.  AmeriCares has developed partnerships here in the US and around the world that ensure that for every dollar you donate to AmeriCares, they can deliver $35 in lifesaving medicines, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid to the people who need it most.

Just bring us your receipt, YOU get the discount, and the people of Japan receive much-needed help.

March 2011

The Valerie Fund

This March, EyeCare 20/20 will be supporting The Valerie Fund, an organization that provides support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders. Simply donate $50.00 to The Valerie Fund by clicking here, we’ll match it and you’ll receive $500 off a bi-lateral LASIK procedure*. It’s our way of saying thanks for helping support this worthy cause.

Established in 1976 in memory of nine year old Valerie Goldstein, by her parents Ed and Sue, The Valerie Fund provides state-of-the-art outpatient health care throughout the tri-state area for children with cancer and blood disorders . Patients receive far more than treatment for their physical illnesses, as the philosophy of The Valerie Fund is to treat them emotionally, socially and developmentally, as well as medically.

February 2011

American Heart Association and Go Red For Women

In February, EyeCare 20/20 teamed up with the American Heart Association and Go Red For Women on a mission to fight heart disease in women. Each $50.00 donation made through EyeCare 20/20 Go Red fundraising page, was matched and the donor was offered $500.00 off a bi-lateral LASIK surgery as a thank you.

Go Red For Women has raised more than $200 million to benefit women’s cardiovascular health. The American Heart Association uses revenue collected to support awareness, research, education and community programs to benefit women and to motivate them to reduce their risks.

January 2011

Warm Coats, Warm Hearts Coat Drive

EyeCare 20/20 participated in the Burlington Coat Factory and Good Morning America’s Warm Coats, Warm Hearts Coat Drive. Employees and patients were encouraged to bring in new, or gently coats to donate to the organization and were given a $60 coupon good for any complete pair of prescription eyeglasses or $20 off any non-prescription sunglasses in EyeCare 20/20 optical shop as a thank you for participating.

All coats and outerwear collected were dropped off at the Burlington Coat Factory in Montville and distributed to people in need throughout the community.

December 2010

Toys for Tots

EyeCare 20/20 joined forces with the Madison Police Department and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots. Employees and patients were encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys and were given a $60 coupon good for any complete pair of prescription eyeglasses or $20 off any non-prescription sunglasses in EyeCare 20/20 optical shop as a thank you for participating.

For over the 58 years of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, Marines have distributed more than 351 million toys for 166 million needy children. This charitable endeavor has made the U.S. Marines the unchallenged leaders in looking after needy children at Christmas.

November 2010

Market Street Mission

For Thanksgiving 2010, EyeCare 20/20 teamed up with the Market Street Mission in their 20 meals for $55 program to feed the less fortunate. EyeCare 20/20 matched each donation and extended a $750 discount toward LASIK as a thank you.

Since 1889, the Market Street Mission has been reaching out to the poor and needy in Morris County. Market Street assists individuals to overcome homelessness, addictions, and disabilities. Last year alone, the Market Street Mission served 88,067 meals to homeless and underprivileged individuals.

October 2010

Lee National Denim Day

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, EyeCare 20/20 participated in Lee National Denim Day on Friday, October 8, 2010. This grassroots program has raised more than $70 million for breast cancer research. For the fifth year in a row, employees at EyeCare 20/20 dressed in denim in exchange for a donation to the Women’s Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). Funds raised from their efforts supported some of the most promising treatment and early detection research in the country, as well as the grassroots advocacy work of the National Breast Cancer Coalition.

Vision Harvest 2010

Each fall, select physicians from the River Driver Surgery and Laser Center in Elmwood Park, NJ offer FREE cataract surgery for those without health insurance during the annual Vision Harvest event.  On October 22, 2010, 5 doctors, including Dr. Silverman, performed these free cataract surgeries for needy patients.  “We want to make sure that any vision impaired person in New Jersey without insurance or financial resources learns about this remarkable program,” said Dr. Silverman.

See our gallery of photos and videos from Vision Harvest 2010!

August 2010

CHARITY: WATER

EyeCare 20/20 partnered with Andy Sernovitz and our friends at Gas Pedal in an attempt to raise $50,000 for Charity: Water. Dr. Silverman donated $100 from every LASIK surgery performed at EyeCare 20/20 from July 14, 2010 to Labor Day in an effort to provide safe drinking water to people around the world. We also encouraged patients scheduled for LASIK at EyeCare 20/20 to do the same in order to qualify for a discount on their upcoming procedure.

Almost a billion people don’t have access to clean, safe drinking water…that’s one in eight. Charity: Water is a non-profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. They use 100% of public donations to directly fund sustainable water solutions in areas of greatest need. Just $20 can give one person clean water for 20 years. You can donate now here.

Contact EyeCare 20/20

As a leader in Laser Eye Surgery and other ophthalmology services, EyeCare 20/20 in East Hanover attracts patients from throughout northern New Jersey and the New York area. Our patients benefit from our doctors’ superior skill combined with the commitment of each physician and staff member to provide personalized care to every patient. To learn more about our exciting practice, or to schedule an examination, contact EyeCare 20/20 today. We look forward to welcoming you into our family.