The Vision First Foundation Petition
The Vision First Foundation is an organization that was founded by Janet Hughes. I got to know her when I lived in Chicago. She has long been a passionate advocate for children’s vision owing to her experience when her daughter Amy was found to have amblyopia after passing a vision screening.
Janet and the Vision First Foundation have worked hard in Illinois to ensure that children are able to go to school with the clear vision they need to succeed. The latest effort is a petition to upgrade the form used for children’s vision exams to include the following:
• Designed for the parent and teacher.
• Provides education on children’s vision.
• Suitable for recommended and required eye exams.
• Emphasizes a comprehensive eye and vision examination.
• Illustrates eye health, visual acuity, refractive evaluation, and visual efficiency.
• Accompanies prewritten letters for schools.
• Contains a vision screening disclaimer.
• Includes a Reference Page for parents and teachers.
• Represents high standards of eye care.
• Brings meaning and purpose to an eye examination.
I took a moment to view and sign the petition. I encourage you to do the same.
Also, if you’d like to watch a short video on the difference between screenings and eye exams, click here.
Be Well!
Dr. Bonilla-Warford
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care
