The Atlanta Vision Project
Providing all Metro Atlanta kids in need a free pair of glasses by 2028
The Atlanta Vision Project will provide:
165,000
screenings
58,000
examinations
47,000
pairs of glasses
The Evidence
- 80% of all learning in a child’s first 12 years comes through vision
- Vision impairment is strongly linked to anxiety and depression among children
- Students who received glasses made gains in attendance and academic performance equivalent to an additional 2-4 months of learning time
Glasses by District*
- Atlanta Public Schools: 4,500
- Clayton County Public Schools: 6,500
- Cobb County School District: 6,000
- DeKalb County Public Schools: 10,000
- Fulton County Schools: 5,000
- Gwinnett County Public Schools: 14,000
- Marietta City Schools: 1,000
Partners
How can you help?
Allocate your GA tax dollars to this project and get a dollar for dollar credit
*These numbers represent the need in schools that serve at least 60% children who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch.
How it Works
Vision Screening
Student receives a quick vision scan to determine whether a doctor exam is required.
Historical failure rate: 35%
Eye Exam
Students who fail the screening are examined by an optometrist on a mobile clinic.
90% of children are prescribed glasses
A few weeks later: Glasses
Students select frames from a wide choice styles and receive glasses.
Lost or broken glasses are replaced for free for one year
To learn more, contact [email protected]