“Regular vision screenings can help detect vision problems early to ensure educational readiness, and for some children, even prevent irreversible blindness.

VisionQuest 20/20, an Arizona nonprofit organization, has developed an innovative model to promote regular vision screenings for school children by checking for vision problems while a child plays a two or three-minute video game.

This model program is an exciting part of the solution to help protect the vision of our school children and ensure that every child reaches his or her full potential.”

       - Former Governor Janet Napolitano, State of Arizona

"My kids loved the VisionQuest 20/20 program, especially the eye patch section, when we played "pirate.” They all wore the eye patch on their sleeves when they left, as a badge of honor. They are still asking if they can do it again.

I also am noticing that, when I send referrals home with the VisionQuest 20/20 printed results, compared to just my referral, I'm seeing a lot more parents actually taking the kids to get checked, and most of them are coming back with glasses.”

       - Donna Frye, RN, School Nurse



“I used the VisionQuest 20/20 for the first time to conduct a vision screening program at MC Cash Elementary School in Laveen, AZ. There were 729 students in K-6. All of the students loved the experience of a “video game” for screening. They did not seem to realize we were actually checking their vision and were less apprehensive about approaching a computer. Some wanted to “play the game” again! Even the Spanish-speaking students, who spoke little or no English, immediately knew what to do.

As a proctor, I found the program very user-friendly. I especially like the data collection/sorting features of this program. Being able to print a summary report saves me so much time in copying teacher rosters or getting detailed reports if teachers want them immediately.”

       - Joetta Downs, Laveen Lions Club Volunteer