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- EIN 81-3176016
- info@kid-sight.org
- 1-855-454-3744
- 10100 N Ambassador Dr Ste 200 Kansas City MO 64153 USA
- http://www.kid-sight.org
- WeSaveSight
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Health, Public Health
Mission: KidSight's mission is to prevent vision conditions and promote healthy eyesight in children. KidSight focuses on finding children with amblyopia (lazy eye) and other serious conditions that can lead to vision loss and/or blindness if treatment is not started before the age of 7.
Results: KidSight has screened over 550,000 children since its inception in the 1990's. Last year, KidSight screened over 58,000 children throughout the state of Missouri. We referred 3,800 children for possible vision disorders. KidSight's follow up program was able to contact 75% of those families (after attempting contact with 100%). 73% of children referred went on to get a full eye exam and treatment. KidSight also worked with the Missouri Optometric Association to create a list of kid-friendly doctors for every county in the state. Parents can search our online database to find doctors near them.
Target demographics: children ages 6 months to 6 years
Direct beneficiaries per year: 58,000 children were screened for vision disorders, and 3,800 were referred for possible vision disorders.
Geographic areas served: preschools, Head Starts, day cares, schools and public events throughout the state of Missouri.
Programs: mobile vision screening at your location. KidSight will also follow up with families of children referred for possible vision problems to assist parents in finding the care that their children need.