ZYLOWARE-KENMARK & OPTICAL ACADEMY ANNOUNCE THEIR ANNUAL NATIONAL EYEWEAR DAY CELEBRATION, STARTING ON JUNE 5.
Free Community Eye Exam Event Kicks Off National Eyewear Day 2026, June 5 at Zyloware HQ From 4pm – 6pm in both Port Chester NY & Louisville KY as the highly anticipated event continues to grow.
Zyloware-Kenmark is proud to announce its 2026 National Eyewear Day celebration, once again bringing its highly anticipated free community eye exam event to life on Friday, June 5th, from 4–6 PM at the usual venue, Zyloware-Kenmark headquarters in Port Chester NY however, this year also marks an exciting expansion of the celebration, with a second event taking place in Louisville, Kentucky—extending the reach and impact of this longstanding initiative to a broader community.
This once-a-year local invitation leads into the nationwide National Eyewear Day on June 6th, a day founded by Zyloware to spotlight the importance of eye health, comprehensive eye exams and quality eyewear as both essential for clear vision and an opportunity to express personal style.
This community-focused initiative reflects more than a decade of meaningful impact, National Eyewear Day has become a cornerstone event on the calendar, with its free eye exam program growing into a trusted and highly anticipated tradition that brings access, awareness, and care to communities that need it most.
National Eyewear Day is more than a date in the diary. It is a reminder that clear vision changes everything, and healthy eyesight is fundamental to how we learn, connect, and move through the world every day.
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Zyloware created National Eyewear day on June 6 to honor both sides of the eyecare story: health, and self-expression.
PORT CHESTER 2026 HQ COMMUNITY EVENT DETAILS
Free Community Eye Exam (No prescription or insurance required)
Friday, June 5th | 4–6 PM
Zyloware HQ. 8 Slater St, Port Chester, NY
WHAT TO EXPECT
Comprehensive eye exams
Prescription eyewear
Kid’s Corner. An interactive space designed to make the experience enjoyable for younger visitors.
Services are available for all ages from children to seniors ensuring the entire community has access to essential vision care.
IN STORE: JUNE 6 - NATIONWIDE
Retailers and communities nationwide will celebrate in-store on National Eyewear Day, June 6.
This is a moment to celebrate everything eyewear. Style, innovation, and the vital role it plays in everyday life. It’s also an opportunity for eye care professionals to spotlight the importance of eye health, encouraging patients to prioritize comprehensive eye exams and long-term vision care.
DOWNLOAD THE NATIONAL EYEWEAR DAY TOOLKIT FOR ECPS
HOW TO TAKE PART
Share a photo in your favorite frames
Tell us how your eyewear makes you feel
Tag your eye care professional and join the conversation
Ideas to Get Involved
Try on new frames and post your look
Share your favorite eyewear + outfit combo
Create a quick video about your go-to pair
Run a poll between your top frames
Post a selfie and show us your frame pride
FOR EYECARE PROFESSIONALS
Make it your moment, too:
Host an in-store event or promotion
Set up a selfie station for customers
Capture and share client testimonials
Run a giveaway to boost engagement
Short on time? Use assets from the National Eyewear Day Toolkit to stay active and visible.
Social Hashtag: #nationaleyewearday | Social Tag: @zylowareeyewear
Zyloware-Kenmark invites everyone. Patients, professionals, and communities alike to take part in our National Eyewear Day celebration to help more people see a beautiful day, every day.
For More Information :
Contact: Jackie Janiec: jjaniec@zyloware.com | Press: 800-765-2121, ext. 395 / 914-708-1200, ext. 395 | Retailers: 800-765-3700. Or visit nationaleyewearday.com