A Clearer Future for Our Kids
Over 250,000 students in St. Louis can't afford the glasses they need
A Clearer Future for Our Kids
Over 250,000 students in St. Louis can't afford the glasses they need
1 in 4 children has a vision issue that impairs learning and behavior
60% of problem learners have undetected visual issues
80% of vision impairments are curable
Kids need 3 eye exams before age six, but 50% don't get 1.
“Eye Care Charity of Mid-America works to eliminate children’s vision problems in our St. Louis communities.”
Every week we provide free eye care for children on the Mobile Vision Clinic.
Since 2013:
80% of children's learning is visual.
When kids can't see, they can't learn.
90% of the students we help improve their school work and behavior.
With your support, we can clear the blur between the back row and the whiteboard.
100% Promise
Our Mobile Vision Clinic visits 100+ schools to improve the vision of 2,100+ kids every year. 1/3 of our funding to make this happen comes from people just like you.
100% of online donations go directly to providing exams and glasses for kids in the St. Louis area.
100% Promise
Our Mobile Vision Clinic visits 100+ schools to improve the vision of 2,100+ kids every year. 1/3 of our funding to make this happen comes from people just like you.
100% of online donations go directly to providing exams and glasses for kids in the St. Louis area.
The Ronald McDonald® Care Mobile
In 2013, Ronald Mcdonald House® gifted ECCOMA the Mobile Vision Clinic. This state-of-the art mobile facility allows us to bring eye care directly to the children who need it most.
The Ronald McDonald® Care Mobile
In 2013, Ronald Mcdonald House® gifted ECCOMA the Mobile Vision Clinic. This state-of-the art mobile facility allows us to bring eye care directly to the children who need it most.
Mobile vision clinic
2 fully equipped optometry offices
1 optometry lab and dispensary
Can support 40 exams in 4 hours
Free eye exam performed for each child
Free prescription lenses are created on-the-spot
100% of frames are generously donated by Essilor Vision Foundation and other manufacturers