LONDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO HOST EYE EXAM CLINIC FOR STUDENTS

Local optometrist will provide follow-up for students identified as needing eye care

What: Students at London City Schools who have been identified by school medical staff as needing follow-up vision care from a vision screening will receive comprehensive eye exams and glasses from a local optometrist during an In-School Eye Exam (iSee) clinic put on by the Ohio Optometric Foundation. 

When: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday, February 3
Where: London Elementary School, 380 Elm Street, London, OH 43140
Who: Local optometrist Dr. Taylor Peters, Mt. Sterling EyeCare, will be providing comprehensive eye exams and follow-up care for students as needed.

Background: According to surveys from the Ohio Department of Health, nearly 35,000 Ohio students who do not pass school-based vision screenings are not receiving recommended follow-up care with an eye doctor. iSee clinics bridge that gap by bringing eye examinations and eyewear directly to the schools.

The services, equipment and custom eyewear for students are donated. Doctors and staff volunteer their time to provide the exams and follow-up care if needed.

“Children can’t learn if they can’t see,” Dr. Shane Foster, Board President of the Ohio Optometric Foundation said. “As optometrists, it’s our responsibility to ensure that every Ohio child has access to the vision care they need and deserve, paving the way for a healthier, more productive future for generations to come.”

About the Ohio Optometric Foundation
Established in 2003 as the philanthropic arm of the Ohio Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help Ohio children meet their full potential by improving access to quality, comprehensive eye care in their communities. The foundation does this by providing opportunities and resources for children and underserved individuals to obtain eye care and by educating Ohioans to make informed decisions regarding eye health. More information is available online.