WHO IS CONEXUS?
1 in 4 children has a vision issue that impacts their ability to learn. Conexus programs aim to remove poor vision as a barrier so that EVERY child has the opportunity to be successful in the classroom and in life!
DID YOU KNOW?
In economically challenged communities, 1 in 3 school aged children has a vision problem.
80% of what a child learns in a normal classroom setting is through vision.
74% of illiterate adults cannot pass a portion of their vision screening.
70% of juvenile delinquents have an uncorrected vision problem.
Only 15% of children will visit an eye care professional before entering school.
Essilor Foundation reports children with uncorrected visual acuity less than 20/20 are 3 times more likely to fail a grade in school.
Seeing what the Conexus team is providing for our young people was just incredibly powerful!
Conexus has just completed our biggest program year ever
with more than 108,000 screened in 52 school divisions across
the Commonwealth through VisioCheck and more
than 7,400 free Mobile Vision Clinic eye
exams provided to students in 9 school divisions!
VisioCheck Stats:
Mobile Clinic Stats:
Upcoming Conexus Program Schedule:
What’s New at Conexus…
Conexus Gives Kids Confidence – WRIC
It can be extremely frustrating for students to try and get through the school day without clear vision. Basic tasks like reading and writing can be a headache. Through Conexus, children get to see those obstacles removed. Conexus has a variety of frame options...
Conexus Helps RVA Kids Through the Gift of Light Campaign – WRIC Holiday Guide
Through the Gift of Light, Conexus is changing lives across the region!
Conexus Pediatric Advisory Council Plays Critical Role – WRIC
Conexus relies on our Pediatric Advisory Council to guide us; the council looks at the data collected during eye screenings and also makes recommendations on the newer technology that Conexus uses in their mobile vision clinic. ABC 8News - WRIC recently spoke with...
Conexus is a 501(c)3 public charity, IRS Tax ID 46-5257732. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Conexus meets all 20 BBB Charity Standards.
A financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs, Virginia Dep’t of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Conexus
Main: 804.423.2020
Toll Free: 888.790.2020
Fax: 804.423.5409
Edward H. Titmus, Jr. Center for Sight
11618 Busy Street
Richmond, VA 23236