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Registration opens:
September 18th, 2026

Vision for Life: How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy and Bright

Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
2026-10-16 14:00:00 2026-10-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Vision for Life: How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy and Bright Join our health educator for an engaging and easy-to-understand talk on the essentials of eye wellness. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Friday, October 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Upper Shores Branch

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join our health educator for an engaging and easy-to-understand talk on the essentials of eye wellness.

We often take our sight for granted until things get a little blurry. Whether you are looking to reduce eye strain from screens, curious about the best foods for your eyes, or simply want to protect your vision as you age, this session is for you!

Join our health educator for an engaging and easy-to-understand talk on the essentials of eye wellness. We will break down simple daily habits, nutrition tips, and practical "eye breaks" that can make a world of difference in how you see the world.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | Health & Wellness |

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Upper Shores Branch
Phone: (732) 793-3996
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Mon, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 Closed
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