A Clearer World for Camden
A Clearer World for Camden For a busy four-year-old like Camden, there is always something to explore. But until a KidSight vision screening at his preschool, his family didn’t realize he was having trouble seeing clearly. “To be honest, I was completely surprised...
KidSight Surpasses One Million Children Screened
A program that began with a handful of volunteers in St. Louis has now brought vision screenings to more than one million children. In September 2026, as KidSight staff and volunteers conducted screenings across Missouri, the organization surpassed one million...
Meet Tate
Tate was just 21 months old when he received a vision screening through KidSight at his daycare in Southeast Missouri. At the time, his parents had no reason to suspect any vision problems—Tate is a lively, curious toddler who loves playing outside, riding the...
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...