Success Stories
Excerpts from some of the letters Lions Clubs in Colorado have received regarding the KidSight Colorado screening program
“We are amazed: (1) that you accurately detected his vision problem at such an early age and stage, (2) that this was no charge to us, and (3) that because o your program, our son has a better start in school and life…every time I throw a ball to him and his bat makes contact with the ball I think of how grateful we are to you and your program”
“We had no idea there was any problem…he could point to pictures and it appeared he was seeing just fine. We are so grateful to the Lions Club for the eye screenings.”
“We never would have known Mel had a problem if not for the screening you did. We are very grateful and thankful!”
“I now recommend to every parent I know that they get their children’s eyes checked as early as possible. I also praise your program and tell everyone how wonderful it is!”
“My son Ben, who was almost four was tested by the Lions at his daycare. An eye doctor confirmed your suggestion that he might have anisometropia. We learned how serious his condition could have been had it not been diagnosed as soon as he was and that if he had gone untreated he probably would have been legally blind by the time he was nine or ten. Words cannot express our family’s appreciation for the work you do in the community. Your efforts have truly made a difference for my child.”
“My son failed the eye screening at his daycare. An eye doctor found that he had only 5% vision in his right eye. Because of the early detection his eye condition is correctable.”
Burchett's Story on ABC News online