Vision Initiative for Children

Testimonial Video

Click the play button to start the video.
You must have Adobe Flash Player installed to view this video.

Testimonials

From a Head Start instructor in Monongalia County:

"Amelia" lived in her own world. Before her first vision screening, Amelia often interrupted story time to come forward and peer at the pictures in the book. Believing Amelia might have a vision problem, her teacher recommended she participate in a vision screening. Screening results suggested that Amelia should have an eye exam.

Amelia's mother immediately made an eye appointment after the failed screening. By the following week, her daughter was proudly wearing a new pair of glasses.

After receiving her glasses, Amanda's interaction with her classmates and teachers improved. When a friend of hers pointed out different objects on the playground, Amelia said, "I can see that now!" Amelia is now an active participant in the classroom, which will help her prepare for kindergarten.

From a Head Start instructor in Nicholas County:

"I remember clearly one of the first vision screenings I completed. It was on a little girl who we had already realized was very clumsy. When I did the screening and she was referred, I had no idea how that would affect her. She was prescribed very strong lenses, and we immediately realized that her vision was the reason for her clumsiness. I have realized through these screenings that vision can affect a child's behavior, balance, and academic performance.