See the Change: Adelaide’s Story
A simple vision screening changed everything for Adelaide. Discover how early detection opened the door to a brighter future.At just 3 years old, Adelaide was a bright, curious child who loved exploring her daycare classroom and playing with her friends. Like many...
KidSight Welcomes Melissa Stephenson as New Executive Director
KidSight is pleased to announce Melissa Stephenson's appointment as its new executive director. With a robust background in public health, program management, and community engagement, Stephenson brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic vision to KidSight....
9-Month-Old Receives Sight Saving Vision Screening
9-Month-Old Receives Sight Saving Vision ScreeningHave you ever seen one of those viral videos of a baby that on tries their glasses for the first time? It is heartwarming to watch as they finally see their world and often their parents’ faces clearly. The infant...
Continuing the Impact of Becky Henderson
The Impact of Becky HendersonBecky Henderson and her late husband, Wayne, played a key role in the creation of the children’s vision screening program that is now known as KidSight. After Wayne passed away, Becky continued as a fervent volunteer in the program. For...
Monthly Donors Make an Impact for Local Children
As long-time members of the Lions Clubs, George and Jennifer Winkeler have supported causes like KidSight for 20+ years. This year, they decided to grow their impact by becoming a member of the Circle of Sight with their monthly donation to KidSight. "We love...
KidSight Receives Support from VeteransLoans.com
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...
Make the Impact of a Lifetime with KidSight
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...
KidSight Creates Partnerships to Serve MO Kids
Julie is an incredibly sweet and kind 10 year old who has been wearing glasses for the past 3 years. Unfortunately, her family is uninsured and they have not been able to afford new glasses so Julie has been wearing the same pair for 3 years. In addition to having an...
What is Your “Why”: Team Hermann
Our screening team from Hermann, MO has screened over 2,000 children since 2019. In the last year, "Team Hermann" has provided KidSight screenings for kids in SEVEN Missouri counties! We asked them why they choose to screen with KidSight and this is what they said:...
Ensuring Bright Futures for Kids Like Claire
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...