Vision Program
4 the World recognizes that good vision is important if a child is to learn to read, follow instructions and get a good education. Our innovative vision program serves at-risk children living in rural communities around the world by providing free vision screenings and eyeglasses to children.
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Why Help Correct Vision
Poor vision, near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism – affect one in four children around the world.
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4 the World collaborates with communities to solve the two biggest barriers to good vision care: access and cost.
- 4 the World volunteers travel to primary schools in Belize and Guatemala.
- We screen children on-site to determine their vision correction needs, and the same day we deliver a brand new free pair of glasses to those in need.
- If more extensive treatment is needed, children receive a referral to an ophthalmologist.
- Teacher and student surveys suggest that children who received eyeglasses increased in class participation, behaved better in class, and demonstrated increased self-esteem
Strategic Partnerships
4 the World partners with individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations to help deliver health care services to disadvantaged communities. The Vision Program is supported by generous financial contributions from our wonderful donors, the Municipality of San Andres Petén, and Dr. Sergio Alvarez Anzueto, who was instrumental in bringing the program to the community of San Andres Petén. In addition, First Sight Eye Glasses donated thousands of pairs of eyeglasses to kick start the program. Thank you to our amazing partners!
4 the World needs your help to continue to provide children with good vision to help them succeed in the classroom and to see their full potential in life. |
Optometrists and Ophthalmologists:
Volunteer optometrists and ophthalmologists provide eye care to patients alongside the local eye doctors. Optometrists share knowledge and skills with local optometrists and ophthalmic nurses, while ophthalmologists provide surgical training and skills transfer to local ophthalmologists.
Volunteer optometrists and ophthalmologists provide eye care to patients alongside the local eye doctors. Optometrists share knowledge and skills with local optometrists and ophthalmic nurses, while ophthalmologists provide surgical training and skills transfer to local ophthalmologists.