YOUR CHILD WAS REFERRED
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A referral means your child’s screening found a possible vision concern. The next step is a complete eye exam and KidSight can help you get there.
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CHOOSE YOUR NEXT STEP
What do you need help with?
Select the option that best describes what your family needs today.
Find an Eye Doctor
Search by location and insurance to find a kid-friendly provider near you.
Get Help Paying for Care
Apply for help with an eye exam or glasses if cost is standing in the way.
Income guidelines apply.
Hardship situations may be considered.
Order Glasses
Already have a current prescription? We may be able to help your child receive glasses.
QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT
We’re here for what comes next.
A referral can bring up a lot of questions. Find a quick answer below or reach out to our Care Coordination team for personal help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a KidSight vision screening?
A KidSight screening is a quick check for signs that a child may have a vision problem. We use a specialized camera to take a picture of the child’s eyes from about three feet away. The screening takes only a few seconds, and children do not need to read letters, identify pictures or answer questions.
What does KidSight screen for?
The screening checks for risk factors associated with common childhood vision problems, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, differences between the two eyes, eye misalignment and amblyopia, often called “lazy eye.”
A screening does not diagnose a vision condition or provide a glasses prescription. Only a complete eye exam can determine whether treatment is needed.
What does it mean if my child was referred?
A referral means the screening identified a possible vision concern that should be evaluated by an eye doctor. It is important to schedule a complete eye exam to learn more.
My child has not complained about their vision. Is an eye exam still necessary?
Yes. Children may not realize their vision is blurry because it is how they have always seen the world. Some vision problems also affect only one eye, making them especially difficult for a child or parent to notice. A complete eye exam can determine whether your child has a vision problem and needs treatment.
How do I find an eye doctor who sees children?
Some eye doctors do not examine infants or young children. Use KidSight’s Find an Eye Doctor tool to search for a kid-friendly provider near you and identify practices that accept your child’s insurance.
If you are having trouble finding a provider, contact KidSight and our Care Coordination team can help you explore available options.
My child already sees an eye doctor. What should I do with this referral?
Please let us know that your child is already under the care of an eye doctor so that we can close out our referral file. Click Here to complete our referral survey.
My child has Missouri Medicaid. What can we do?
Missouri’s Medicaid program, covers optical services for eligible children. Covered services may include eye exams, office visits, treatment and eyeglasses.
We can help you find a provider that is in-network with your plan.
What if we do not have coverage or cannot afford an eye exam or glasses?
KidSight may be able to help families who are uninsured, have exhausted their available vision benefits or are experiencing another barrier to care. Assistance is generally available to qualifying families based on household income, and hardship situations may be considered individually.
Complete KidSight’s Financial Assistance Application before scheduling an appointment. Our team will review your application and contact you about available options. Assistance is limited and must be arranged in advance.
PERSONAL SUPPORT
Still not sure what to do?
Every family’s situation is different. Our team can help you understand the referral and determine the best next step.
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