"Thank you so much for being the first people to detect a problem with Ty’s vision. We had absolutely no idea that anything was wrong before the free eye screening at his preschool. We are so lucky that you provide this free service!"

An estimated five to ten percent of preschool-age children suffer from some form of visual impairment, with most requiring eye glasses or treatment for amblyopia.

No one realized that Ty was having a problem with his vision, so when there was a free Prevent Blindness America-certified vision screening at Ty’s school, his parents were surprised to find out that he needed an eye exam. But they were happy that it was caught early.

An eyecare professional diagnosed Ty with amblyopia and recommended glasses and possibly eye patching. Ty was reluctant to wear his glasses at first, but now the glasses are a part of his daily routine when he gets dressed in the morning. And more importantly, Ty told his parents he could see better. Now, he is doing very well with glasses and his parents are so proud of him. At his follow-up appointment, his eye doctor was thrilled with how well his vision was doing. She said she’d like to see him again in five months and for Ty to continue wearing the glasses full-time. She does not see the need for Ty to wear a patch.

“Thank you so much for being the first people to detect a problem with Ty’s vision. We had absolutely no idea that anything was wrong before the free eye screening at his preschool. We are so lucky that you provide this free service!”