Our Children’s Vision Screening Program currently provides vision screenings throughout Alabama and Mississippi using a state of the art optometric device. Vision screenings early in life can detect potential issues that, if left untreated, can lead to difficulties in the classroom and the possibility of permanent loss of vision. Students identified to have a potential vision issue are referred to Sight Savers America’s Children’s Eye Care Program for comprehensive case managed follow-up.
20,000+
school-based vision screenings each year
4,000+
children receive follow-up eye care through our Children's Eye Care Program
20%
of children are found to have a previously undetected potential vision issue
Our Goals
- To provide VISION SCREENINGS for children in order to identify & address potential vision issues.
- To secure FUNDING & cultivate RELATIONSHIPS with key partners to increase the capacity of our program.
- Schedule & Coordinate with School Nurses
- Vision Screen in Schools Across Alabama & Mississippi
- Analyze Screening Measurements
- Provide Results to School Nurses & Parents
- Refer to SSA's Children's Eye Care Network for Comprehensive Follow-up Eye Care
- Storage of Screening Data
With your support
, we can ensure children receive the vision screenings they deserve.
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Every dollar donated is tax-deductible and makes an immediate difference in the lives of the children served through our program.
Many common vision problems left untreated lead to difficulties in the classroom and possible permanent loss of vision. Our Children's Vision Screening Program uses a state of the art device which provides an extensive report containing detailed data about the child's eye screening. Our program is able to screen for hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism, anisometropia and corneal reflex abnormalities. These results are captured in less than one second, allowing children of all ages and developmental levels to be screened in a non-invasive, time efficient manner. Here's how your donation can help us identify vision issues in school-age children:
- $250 - Sponsor a class
Provides vision screenings for a class of 25 children. Screening results are captured in less than one second; ensuring students miss a minimal amount of classroom instruction time.
- $2500 - Sponsor a school
Funds a vision screening for 250 school children in grades Pre-K through 12.
- $6,000 - Purchase a state of the art optometric device for Children's Vision Screening Program
Allows multiple Sight Savers America staff members to screen children in various underserved rural and urban areas.
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