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.
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.
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.
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.
Sponsors 1 replacement pair of glasses
Sponsors an eye exam and glasses for 1 child
Sponsors eye exams and glasses for an entire family
Sponsors eye exams and glasses for a classroom of students
Sponsors eye exams and glasses for 1 child a month for a year
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.
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.