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.”
Since 2013 we have provided:
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
We visit 100+ schools to improve the vision of 2,000+ children 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 children in the St. Louis area.
100% Promise
We visit 100+ schools to improve the vision of 2,000+ children 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 children in the St. Louis area.
Every Donation Makes A Big Difference
$25
Sponsors 1 replacement pair of glasses
$100
Sponsors an eye exam and glasses for 1 child
$400
Sponsors eye exams and glasses for an entire family
$600
Sponsors eye exams and glasses for a classroom of students
$1,200
Sponsors eye exams and glasses for 1 child a month for a year
Mobile Vision Clinic
This state-of-the art mobile vision clinic allows us to bring eye care directly to the children who need it most.
Mobile Vision Clinic
This state-of-the art mobile vision clinic allows us to bring eye care directly to the children who need it most.
1 pretest area
1 fully equipped optometric exam lanes
1 optical dispensary and finishing lab
Can support 30 exams in 4 hours
Free eye exam performed for each child
Free prescription lenses are generously donated by Midland Optical and Essilor Vision Foundation
Free designer frames generously donated by Europa are selected by each child