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To help you better understand the mission of the Eye Care For Kids Foundation and the kind of children we are serving is to relate to the story of a nine-year old named Stephanie.
Stephanie was brought into our clinic by a Project Link worker from Backman Elementary School. Because Stephanie was doing poorly in school, she was screened by a school nurse who observed a vision problem. We performed a comprehensive eye exam and Stephanie was diagnosed as having nearsightedness and acute astigmatism. Her visual acuity was 20/400. It is no wonder that Stephanie was unable to see the blackboard or her reading material. Because she was able to choose from over one hundred pair of quality eyeglass frames we were able to make her a great pair of quality eyeglasses that she is proud to wear. Two weeks later her teacher reported that she was up to grade level.
The Point: Stephanie's vision and School problem could have been easily avoided with proper routine vision care.
The Problem: According to state statistics, there are over 9,000 children, along the Wasatch Front, like Stephanie, who needs these services. These children do not receive proper vision care because first, they can't afford it, second, they are not aware of the services that are available to them.
The Solution: Eye Care For Kids Foundation. A non-profit organization committed to providing high-quality eye care and vision education. Eye Care For Kids Foundation will grow to serve more which will cover the entire country.
Phone: 801-255-8525
Fax: 801-8526
Email Address: info@eyecare4kids.org
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