Newsradio WRVA has teamed up with Conexus For Children's Vision with a shared mission; eliminate undetected and untreated vision problems as barriers to success, enabling all children to reach their fullest potential. With your help, we can give children a new sight of their future!
In addition, increased screen time can cause eye strain that leads to vision problems. Learn more with Conexus' program, Blink 20.
Vision Facts
1 in 4 school aged children has a vision problem significant enough to impact learning.In economically challenged communities, 1 in 3 school aged children has a vision problem.80% of what a child learns in a normal classroom setting is through vision.74% of illiterate adults cannot pass a portion of their vision screening.70% of juvenile delinquents have an uncorrected vision problem.Only 15% of children will visit an eye care professional before entering school.Children with uncorrected visual acuity of less than 20/20 are three times more likely to fail a grade in school (Essilor Vision Foundation).