Kids Vision for Life St. Louis
KVFL delivers vision services to under-resourced children in St. Louis through a school-based model that eliminates poor vision as a barrier to learning in order to achieve higher academic and social outcomes.
What Makes KVFL Different?
For over 15 years, Kids Vision for Life St. Louis has brought free, comprehensive vision care directly to students at school—removing cost, transportation and time away from work as barriers for families.
From screening to seeing clearly
Students can receive every step of the vision-care process through KVFL.
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Free Vision Screenings
Our teams identify students who may need additional vision care—right at school.
Free Eye Exams
Students with permission receive a comprehensive eye exam aboard a mobile clinic.
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Free Prescription Glasses
Students who need glasses select frames and receive their prescription eyewear at no cost.
Free Replacement Glasses
If a student's glasses are lost or broken, our replacement program helps them see clearly again.
Request replacement glassesEveryone Deserves to See the World Clearly.
Clear vision helps students read, learn, participate in class and approach each school day with confidence.
One in four school-age children have a vision impairment significant enough to affect learning.
When vision needs go undetected or untreated, students can miss more than what is written on the board.
KVFL brings screenings, comprehensive eye exams and prescription glasses directly to schools—connecting students with essential care in a familiar and accessible setting.
A clearer future for St. Louis students
Students Screened
School-based screenings help identify students who may need additional care.
Students Examined
Comprehensive eye exams are delivered where students already are: at school.
Glasses Prescribed
Students receive prescription glasses at no cost to their families.
Every gift helps bring essential vision care directly to local schools.
KVFL totals reflect the program's overall impact since 2009.
What Our Patients Say About Us
Eboni Harris
School Nurse, Ferguson-Florissant School District
“We have one particular little girl who has struggled with her vision. When she got to 1st grade, when she was screened it was determined she needed glasses. She was so happy and grateful, came down in person to make sure I saw them on her. She is doing better in class with grades and understanding. She has also been very responsible with her glasses which shows and it very commendable. She talks all the time about how much better she can actually see. I don’t think she had any clue how much she was missing out on not being able to see properly.”
Jennifer Wofford
School Nurse, St. Louis Public School District