This page was last updated: December 3, 2009

ABOUT US

Eye Care for Kids Foundation believes that every child regardless of their parents' income, deserves the opportunity to see clearly in order to function in the classroom.  The mission of Eye Care for Kids Foundation is to empower children to reach their full educational and social potential through vision.  With clear vision, those who benefit from our program are given an equal opportunity to succeed in school, and have a greater chance of growing into confident, self-reliant members of the community. 

THE NEED FOR EYE CARE

According to the American Public Health Association, 80 percent of students' learning depends on good vision, but 25 percent of students in grades K-6 have visual problems that are severe enough to hinder learning.  Each year, more than 10 percent of students fail their vision screenings, and of this group, 30 percent are left untreated.

A growing number of families in Houston are ineligible for health insurance and cannot afford to pay out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare.  Eye Care for Kids Foundation provides free comprehensive eye care for schoolchildren who are not covered by Medicaid, VSP, or CHIP.

HERE TO HELP

Since our inception, Eye Care for Kids has provided free eye exams and eyeglasses for over 16,000 students enrolled in grades K-12 in the greater Houston area.  Eye Care for Kids works exclusively with school nurses employed by the fifty-six school districts in the eight county area that we serve.  The districts served include all school districts in the following seven counties: Harris, Waller, Brazoria, Galveston, Liberty, Chambers, Fort Bend and Magnolia.

We are able to assist so many children because of the generous support of over 100 provider doctors who believe in our cause.  They donate close to $200 of in-kind services per student, and  Eye Care for Kids pays the remaining cost at a reduced rate.

Eye Care for Kids Foundation

9660 Hillcroft, Suite 325

Houston, TX 77096

PH: 713-728-5437

Fax: 713-728-9304

info@eyecareforkids.org

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