Sun Cities Eye institute switches to virtual for annual gala
Valentine’s celebration set Feb. 12
By Beth Lucas
Posted 1/30/21
The Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center in the Sun Cities will host a virtual version of its annual Valentine’s gala on the Friday before Valentine’s Day, Feb. 12.
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“We know that everyone is always eager to come and enjoy the annual gala and all of the perks that come with it, but we also know that this is not the time to invite crowds to join together,” said institute Founder and Medical Director Emilio M. Justo, M.D. “For the sake of all of our wellbeing, but to also celebrate another thriving year, we are hosting a virtual Valentine’s Day gala.”
The virtual event will lead attendees through a series of activities and video demonstrations at AZEyeInstitute.com/Gala, and will have surprise announcements the day of the event. Patients and everyone from the community are invited to join the event and enjoy perks it will offer.
The virtual event will be live 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at AZEyeInstitute.com/Gala and feature a variety of cosmetic services from Obagi skin care to permanent cosmetics, Botox/Dysport/Xeomin, dermal tissue fillers and upper eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty. Upper eyelid surgery has become a safe and popular outpatient procedure used to restore peripheral vision lost to droopy eyelids and has a positive side effect of making patients look younger and fresher.
“We are thrilled to be thriving as we celebrate our 32nd anniversary, thanks to the support of this generous community,” Dr. Justo said. “We promise to have surprises you will enjoy, as our way of demonstrating our love for you as we look ahead to Valentine’s Day. This is a virtual event you do not want to miss.”
The annual gala typically takes place in February or early March and gathers hundreds of guests, who have over the years enjoyed live demonstrations, a live streamed upper eyelid surgery, as well as live music and food trucks.
“When our world is a safe place again to gather, we plan to return to our annual tradition of an in-person event, but we don’t want to miss an opportunity to celebrate during our traditional season,” Dr. Justo added. “You won’t regret the experience!”
Call 623-975-2020.
Editor’s Note: Ms. Lucas is Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center marketing director.
