CHICAGO, Ill.--Golfers’ registration and sponsorships are being signed up for the First Annual Prevent Blindness America “Swing Fore Sight” Golf Outing, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, Oct. 2 just prior to the upcoming Vision Expo West in Las Vegas.

Dave Pierson, president and CEO of Refac Optical Group is chairing the event.

The format is a four-person scramble, and awards will be given for the low gross team, longest drive, closest to the pin, Hole in One and more. Individuals and teams are welcome.

Several industry companies have stepped up to support the initiative, an important part of Prevent Blindness America (PBA)’s annual fundraising goals. At presstime, these included Gold sponsors: Eyefinity and Transitions Championship for Healthy Sight; Silver sponsor U.S. Vision; Hole-in-One sponsor: NAVCP (National Association of Vision Care Plans), and Foursome sponsors: Advantica Eyecare, AMO and Essilor.

Additional sponsorships and sponsorship packages are available as are signups for foursome participation in Swing Fore Sight with more details available by going to www.preventblindness.golfreg.com. ■