Sights For Hope

Prevention services: sights for hope's screenings of children, most of whom are ages 0-6, are highly accurate in the determination of conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatisms, strabismus, and amblyopia. Sights for hope also works with partner organizations to provide free vision insurance to families and eye exams and glasses are little or no cost. Sights for hope's community education programs for preschool children, students, adults, and professionals promote eye health, eye safety, and inclusion of people with visual impairments and blindness.

Outcomes - some of sights for hope's primary outcomes are as follows:97% of its clients improved or maintained their ability to perform daily activities96% of its clients achieved greater access to medical care96% of its clients achieved greater access to critical resources in their communities94% of its clients learned how to make better use of their existing sight95% of its clients reported a greater acceptance of their visual impairmentsprogram service accomplishments:3,306 guided transports provided to clients, a 5% increase over the prior year.12,990 hours of services were provided to clients and patients. 5,977 children ages 0-6 received free vision screenings - a 28% increase over the prior year and a continued progression toward pre-pandemic levels. 14% of children ages 0-6 who received vision screenings were found to have an undetected visual impairment of some kind and were referred for service by eye care professionals.