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VSP is offering a free one-day clinic for those who need eye exams and glasses in Northwest Portland.

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A one-day clinic will offer free eye exams and glasses in Portland on Monday.

The insurance company VSP is sponsoring the event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Transitions Projects Inc., located at 665 N.W. Hoyt St. The company expects to have three optometrists on-site to serve those who show up. Those who can't be seen because of a time crunch will be given gift certificates to use at a VSP-affiliated clinic.

The clinic is open to both adults and children, who will be examined on a first-come, first-served basis. A spokeswoman said no one will have to show identification or proof that they lack insurance.

Besides a free exam, VSP will pay for glasses for those who need them.

-- Lynne Terry