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provides free eye exams to those who may not be able to afford one, in exchange for a small toy donation. The toys are then given to children in the community who are in need, a cause close to Dr. Thornhill’s heart—as a child she herself was a re- cipient of others’ generosity. In 2016, 2,975 toys were donated and Dr. Thornhill and an associate performed nearly 240 free eye exams, making the event a huge success. "It's always great to learn from other doctors. Things they're doing, new ideas you may not have thought of and new ways to look at the profession." - Dr. Shawna Thornhill
Amarillovision.net Est 2011 Number of Doctors: 2
Dr. Shauna Thornhill believes that one of the most impactful ways to advance optometry is by inter- acting in a meaningful way with the community. She and the team at Amarillo Vision Specialists strive to make a difference in the lives of their pa- tients, and they are working hard to provide more than just eye exams. With two locations at local area Walmart stores, Amarillo Vision Specialists is providing quality eye care, promoting the importance of vision health and impacting the lives of the community it serves. Dr. Thornhill and her staff have taken their pas- sion for helping others beyond the walls of their practice by creating an annual free eye exam/toy drive day, The Sight Before Christmas. This event
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