Vision screening or eye exam? Learn the difference and see what’s best. This video helped pass Illinois’ eye exam law and can help your state, too.
Produced by the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA) in 2004. Winner of the “Healthy Eyes, Healthy People” grant awarded by the National Eye Institute.
Save a child’s vision. Save a child’s future.
Join the Kids Eyes Count Campaign:
- Know vision screening is not a substitute for an eye examination.
- Make comprehensive eye and vision examinations by an eye doctor part of a child’s health care.
- Keep eye care health and good vision habits a priority.
Join the “Kids Eyes Count” email list here!
For further information, please visit: www.VisionFirstFoundation.org.
Copyright (c) Janet Hughes. All rights reserved.
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I also want to thank the person behind the camera here… George Lowe of Sparkfactor.
George, your talent and abilities made this video a huge success. Thanks for doing a fabulous job!
YOU have made a difference!
By: Janet Hughes on October 1, 2009
at 9:53 am
Hi Janet,
Well done! I could only wish that more of your fellow countrymen and -women follow your example and get things DONE at the grassroots level instead of relying on political ‘decisions’.
All the best for the future,
Bill
By: Bill Craig on October 4, 2009
at 1:33 am
Thanks, Bill, for your kind words. You’re so right about getting involved at the “grassroots” level.
Margaret Mead’s famous quote sums it up very well: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
May other parents and states be inspired to raise the standards of eye care for all children.
By: Janet Hughes on October 4, 2009
at 9:43 am
Congratulations, Janet! The video is excellent!
Kathy
By: Kathy Shaw on October 4, 2009
at 12:16 pm
40 years ago we went through no testing of any kind. It is good to see that someone wants to change the way things have been for far too long.
By: Aero on October 4, 2009
at 6:48 pm
Fantastic job Janet!!
Thank you so much for all that you do.Child vision is a very important issue,and needs attention nationwide/worldwide. Thanks again for a job very well done-BRAVO!!!!!
By: mike downs on October 4, 2009
at 8:51 pm
Did you ever know that you’re my hero? You’re everything I would like to be…..
That’s a song, isn’t it? Good job Janet. I am proud of you and your hard work.
By: Phyllis on October 5, 2009
at 7:34 pm
This was excellent, Janet.
By: Dr. Stephanie on October 5, 2009
at 8:37 pm
Thanks, Janet…a long time since I viewed that and look how far you have helped advance eye care for children in this state.
I love the quote from Margaret Meade: “Never doubt a small group of committed individuals can change the world, indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Keep working hard!
Best Wishes,
Pamela
By: Dr. Pamela Lowe on October 6, 2009
at 7:44 am
Thanks Janet!
The video is well done!
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at 4:08 pm
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