by Melissa | Nov 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Experts believe that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more children have developed Myopia (Nearsightedness) due to more screen time and less playground time. To ensure more Missouri children with vision issues get the vision care they need, VeteransLoans.com is...
by Melissa | Nov 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
When Hannah was in 3rd grade, she was diagnosed with amblyopia. She had never complained of a vision issue because her right eye was compensating for the decreasing vision in her left eye. And despite her parents keeping up to date with check ups, she slipped through...
by Melissa | Dec 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
When Claire was 5 and in kindergarten, she was referred by a KidSight vision screening. Her parents made an appointment with their family eye doctor. Claire walked out of that appointment with a new pair of glasses. Her mother, Laura, said, “I thought it was no big...
by Melissa | Nov 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
KidSight was delighted to attend the 2020 Missouri Optometric Association Conference on October 16th. The event was safely held at the Chateau on the Lake, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Branson, MO. In the exhibit hall, we shared the details of our vision...
by Melissa | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Early detection is the key to preventing vision loss due to amblyopia and other sight-stealing conditions. The earlier these conditions can be diagnosed, the sooner a child can receive the treatment they need to restore vision. At only seven months old, Natalea,...
by Melissa | Mar 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” We couldn’t agree more! KidSight volunteers are vital to our reach and essential to achieving our mission of preventing childhood vision loss. During National Volunteer...
