VisionQuest 20/20
Vision problems affect more than five million elementary school children nationwide. Amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” is the leading cause of monocular blindness in America. This treatable condition, if left undetected, can lead to lifelong and significant academic, health, and psychosocial consequences. The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is a comprehensive resource for those wanting more information about amblyopia.
We are the only non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to establishing a national vision screening program for U.S. school children. Because vision disorders can occur at any age, our goal is to ensure that all school-aged children receive a vision screening annually.
We are supported by the work of our founders, a volunteer board of directors, and a full-time staff of four. Our vision screening program is reliant on philanthropic funding from grants, sponsorships and other contributions from the public and private sectors.
Our Solution to Preventing Childhood Blindness
Seeking to serve as a catalyst to develop and standardize large-scale vision screenings, we use automation that dramatically expands the capacity to conduct such screenings.
As its cornerstone, our revolutionary approach employs proprietary software technology created by Childsplay Vision Systems. A child’s vision is assessed in a standardized, cost-effective manner while he or she “plays” a 2-3 minute video game.
Depending on the method used, the cost of vision screenings can reach as high as $75 per child. Our vision screenings can be implemented for approximately $5 per child.
Distribution of our program is focused in schools, through government health programs and via other vision-related nonprofit organizations. Schools are the most efficient distribution channel because they offer the single largest venue for reaching children.
We are currently conducting large-scale screenings in school districts in Arizona and South Carolina, where nearly 50,000 children have been screened in over 100 schools, illustrating the capacity of the program.
Screening versus Full Eye Examination
No vision screening technology is a replacement for a full eye examination by an eye care professional such as an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Vision problems can occur at any age. Please request a full eye examination or vision screening as part of your child's annual health check performed by your family physician or as part of your child's health screening program performed at school.
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