Free healthcare clinic in Inglewood, California

With a limit of 1,500 patients per day, people were turned away as the healthcare event began at Inglewood's Forum arena. Remote Area Medical is providing a range of services, including dental and optical care Photograph: John Moore/Getty

The night before the clinic's opening day, scores of uninsured people waited outside the arena hoping to be treated Photograph: John Moore/Getty

People in the arena's parking lot await a chance to enter the free health clinic Photograph: John Moore/Getty

Once inside, people are able to participate in various screenings. This patient is receiving dental treatment Photograph: MARIO ANZUONI/Reuters

Volunteers are stationed at the prescription eyeglasses table Photograph: MARIO ANZUONI/Reuters

A patient undergoes an eye exam Photograph: MARIO ANZUONI/Reuters

The event marks the first time Remote Area Medical has provided such care in a major urban area. The group typically serves patients in remote, rural parts of the US and travels to underdeveloped countries Photograph: Reed Saxon/AP