Optometry students, volunteers, and doctors work together to complete pediatric vision screenings to detect any vision issues and refer children in need of comprehensive eye exams.

Pediatric optometrists complete comprehensive eye exams for children who were flagged by the vision screening.

Licensed opticians teach optometry students and fit children who need glasses for their brand–new custom frames. The eyeglass prescription and frames are then sent for manufacturing at an optical lab.

We schedule a day with partner schools to dispense the glasses to children that need them. After a few weeks, we begin to follow up with schools to check in with students and administrators about adherence to wearing their glasses.

For students with severe eye issues that may require surgery and additional follow-up care, we refer to pediatric ophthalmologists on the island. Most referrals are made to the eye clinic at Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, Jamaica.

Our model ensures that each child receives a vision screening every other year. Those with vision issues or who need glasses are followed up with annually. Children who need care more than once a year are referred to an on-island optometrist or ophthalmologist, depending on their needs.