Youth-Focused Complementary Eye Exams : Vision Exam Pilot Program


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The British Columbia school-based vision exam pilot program represents a significant step toward improving children's eye health and academic performance.

The initiative addresses two critical issues the underdiagnosis of vision problems in young children and systemic barriers that prevent families from seeking care.

The pilot program specifically targets kindergarten and Grade One students across 18 schools in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, with the potential to expand based on evaluation results.

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