The Conexus Board of Directors has recently elected two new individuals to serve; Eric Bell and Robert (Ted) Gary. Bell is the CEO at Virginia Eye Institute and has nearly thirty years of experience in health care leadership and is a Virginia native. He is the former CEO for Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery in […]
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Conexus Continues Mobile Vision Clinic Expansion with Addition of Amelia County
For the third time this year (Hopewell and Prince Edward were added earlier in the school year), Conexus has expanded its’ Mobile Clinic service territory. In late February, Conexus launched a Mobile Vision Clinic in Amelia County Public Schools at Amelia County Elementary. Over the course of this two-day clinic, the Conexus team will provide […]
Conexus Expands Mobile Vision Clinic to Prince Edward County
In late January, Conexus launched its very first Mobile Vision Clinic in Prince Edward County Public Schools at Prince Edward County Elementary School. Over the course of this new clinic location, Conexus will be providing free eye exams and glasses to more than 60 children in Kindergarten and Third Grade. In addition, later this school […]
Conexus Dispenses Glasses to Johnson Elementary School – CBS19
Christmas came early on Thursday morning for 22 students at Johnson Elementary School as mobile vision clinic Conexus gave them the gift of new glasses. Conexus goes through a three-step process before the students can wear their glasses.Play Conexus returned to Johnson Elementary School in Charlottesville to delivery new, free glasses to nearly two dozen […]
Conexus Brings Students and Their New Glasses on Tacky Lights Tour – WRIC
Several kids from Falling Creek Elementary School had the chance to take a limo tour through holiday lights on Tuesday after getting new glasses from Conexus. To get a chance to see these holiday lights, the schools that are served by Conexus had to enter an essay contest explaining what the partnership means to them. […]
Conexus Optometrists Share Their ‘Why’ and Encourage Other Docs to Get Involved – WRIC
The work that Conexus does is expanding every year. As the need continues to grow, it cannot be done without optometrists, who play a very important role in the development of a child. 8News caught up with Dr. Melissa Moeller at Miles Jones Elementary School as she talked about a specific child she helped that […]
Conexus Expands Mobile Clinic to Hopewell – WRIC
Lavon Dixon — communication specialist for Hopewell City Public Schools — told 8News she is thankful for the partnership with Conexus because she understands what this means for the students in Hopewell. “It makes a total difference that you can see the trees differently,” Dixon said. “You can see the board differently, you can see […]
Conexus Returns to Charlottesville – CBS19
The Conexus mobile vision clinic was at Summit Elementary School in November, providing free eye exams for students. “I think we always think about kids in the classroom that are struggling with their education. But these same kids, if they’re struggling in school, they’re struggling out of school too,” said Jeff Baldwin with Conexus. “They […]
Student Diagnosed with Amblyopia by Conexus in 2007 is now Graduating College – WRIC
For over a decade, Conexus, and before that Prevent Blindness, has been helping students in our schools see clearly. One student who benefited from glasses is now graduating college in a few weeks. Conexus screened Derek Mason during his kindergarten year at O.B. Gates Elementary in 2007. He was diagnosed with amblyopia which is commonly […]
Conexus Hosts 3rd Annual Community Celebration and Awards Reception
On Thursday, September 26th, Conexus hosted its 3nd annual Community Celebration and Awards Reception at The Tuckahoe Woman’s Club. During the “Back to School” themed event, attendees were given the opportunity to experience Conexus programs; VisioCheck and Mobile Vision Clinic; at immersive stations. The main part of the evening was Conexus honoring all the people […]