1 in 4 children has a vision issue that impairs learning and behavior
60% of problem learners have undetected visual issues
Kids need 3 eye exams before age six, but 50% don't get 1.
80% of vision impairments are curable
“Eye Care Charity of Mid-America works to ensure that no child in our community fails to thrive simply because his or her family cannot afford glasses.”
Since 2013 we have provided:
80% of children's learning is visual.
When kids can't see, they can't learn.
85% of the students we help improve their academics, class participation and self-esteem.
With your support, we can clear the blur between the back row and the whiteboard.
100% Promise
We visit 200+ schools to improve the vision of 3,000+ 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 200+ schools to improve the vision of 3,000+ 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
Every day, our Mobile Vision Clinic brings free eye exams and prescription glasses to low-income children at school - removing the barriers of access and expense that stand between too many poor children and a bright future.
Mobile Vision Clinic
Every day, our Mobile Vision Clinic brings free eye exams and prescription glasses to low-income children at school - removing the barriers of access and expense that stand between too many poor children and a bright future.
1 pretest area
2 fully equipped optometric exam lanes
1 optical dispensary and finishing lab
Can support over 50 exams in 5 hours
Free eye exam performed for each child
Free prescription glasses made-on-the-spot
Free prescription lenses are generously donated by Midland Optical and Essilor Vision Foundation
Free designer frames are generously donated by Modern Optical and VSP Global are selected by each child