KidSight Attends the 2020 Missouri Optometric Association Conference
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...
KidSight’s “Show-Me Talent Competition” Receives Support from Sponsors
KidSight recently hosted its first ever virtual "Show-Me Talent Competition,” and our event sponsors were an integral part of its success. Vision care practices and Lions clubs from across the state offered their support, making this event possible. In the two round...
Changing Lives in Just a Few Seconds: Lexi’s Story
Five seconds is all it took to change Lexi’s life and save her sight. Lexi is a vibrant and energetic preschooler who loves reading, doing puzzles and playing outside. In 2019, Lexi, then two years old, received a free KidSight vision screening at her daycare. She was...
Infant Receives Sight-Saving KidSight Screening: Natalea’s Story
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,...
KidSight Volunteers Set Sights on Helping MO Kids
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 Month, we want to...
Support KidSight and Help MO Children
Last year, 67,025 children received a potentially sight-saving vision screening from KidSight. You can help us reach more children with our screening and follow-up services this year by purchasing a KidSight t-shirt through Bonfire. KidSight just launched a t-shirt...
Preschooler Receives a Sight-Saving KidSight Screening
Kensington is a vibrant, active preschooler involved in soccer, dance and gymnastics. A few days before the KidSight screening at her preschool, Kensington's parents received a form stating that the annual vision screening would occur. Her parents said, "We personally...
KidSight’s Long-Term Impact on Missouri Child
Jameson is creative, independent, friendly and incredibly smart. He loves to read, enjoys all things superhero and builds intricate LEGO structures that would rival the Batcave, itself. Just a few years ago, Jameson was screened by KidSight. You may remember him from...
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
KidSight wants to encourage parents to add, “get my child’s eyes checked” to their back to school list, this year. Ensuring that your child has healthy vision can also ensure that they have a successful school year. When 80% of learning occurs through the eyes,...
The Visual Demands of Hockey
Hockey is such a dynamic sport that almost all skills require good vision. Due to the quick nature of the sport and quick changes from offense to defense, all players need good visual skills to succeed. KidSight screenings can help detect vision issues that may effect...