PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Wal-Mart and Transitions Optical are partnering to help educate Hispanics about eye health. On June 14 and 15, Wal-Mart will distribute a free educational booklet titled "Guide to Eye Diseases," to nearly 400 Wal-Mart Vision Centers in communities with a predominantly Hispanic population. The booklet, in Spanish and English, was developed by Transitions. It contains information on the most important eye diseases and conditions that impact Hispanics in the U.S.

"At Transitions Optical we are serious about eye health information. Placing this booklet in the hands of Hispanics is important to help them make informed decisions that impact their eye health," said Martha Rivera, Hispanic segment market manager for Transitions Optical. "We are proud to partner with Wal-Mart to make a contribution to the healthy sight of Hispanics by distributing the "Guide to Eye Diseases" at participating Wal-Mart Vision Centers over Father's Day weekend because we are aware that during those days Hispanics are looking for gift options for fathers across the nation; our booklet is a gift of health for fathers and families alike."

The material included in the booklet was developed by the National Eye Institute. Additional information was provided by Transitions Optical, and it illustrates the importance of protecting the eyes from cumulative damaged caused by ultraviolet rays.

"We are proud to be able to team up with Transitions Optical to bring our customers free added value in our Wal-Mart Vision Centers," said David Cantrell, Wal-Mart’s optical marketing manager. "We like to foster an interaction between our eyecare professionals and customers and the "Guide to Eye Diseases" provides plenty of subjects worthy of discussion."

The booklet "Guide to Eye Diseases" will be distributed at Wal-Mart Vision Centers across the nation including Texas, California, Arizona, Florida, Colorado, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Georgia. For more information about UV protection and photochromic lenses, visit www.transitions.com. Transitions also offers several Spanish-language materials available to all eyecare professionals to help them in their education efforts.