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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 […]

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 […]

Throughout the week of September 16th through September 20th, WRVA 1140AM personality John Reid highlighted the work of Conexus in Central Virginia through his 5th annual ‘Vision is Elementary’ campaign. All week on his program, John Reid interviewed special guests to discuss the role that Conexus has in bringing healthy vision to children across the […]

WTVR – 1 in 4 children has a vision problem that affects their ability to learn. Conexus is bringing healthy vision to area classrooms. Tim Gresham, CEO of Conexus, tells us how important vision is in classrooms and how Conexus is helping remove poor vision as a barrier to student success. Click HERE to watch […]

It’s Back to School time all across the Commonwealth! Thousands of kids have already returned, and thousands more will be heading back after Labor Day. I can still remember the excitement of that first day! The anticipation to see friends and my teachers. The new beginning that a fresh new school year brings! But for […]

Conexus’ opticians Frankie Lunsford and Fitim Xhemali were recently appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to each serve a four year term on The Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians. “The purpose of the Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Virginia, by […]

WRIC’s Matt DiNardo sits down with Derek and his mother, LaTarnya to hear their story about how a vision screening from Conexus impacted their lives!

At its most recent Board of Directors meeting, Conexus elected Matt Lawrence as a new member. Lawrence is currently a Division Vice President for VSP Vision Care, focused on commercial market group insurance. He has been in Executive Leadership for over 25 years across four different industries: insurance, healthcare, banking along with food and beverage. […]

In late May, the Conexus team joined Henrico County Public Schools staff at Ridge Elementary School to celebrate our very first school year as partners! This year, Conexus delivered VisioCheck screenings to 16,509 Henrico County students in K, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 10th grades. In addition, the Conexus Mobile Vision Clinic provided free eye exams […]

By meeting key standards of board oversight, finances, results reporting and fundraising appeals, Conexus achieved accreditation by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This accreditation signifies that Conexus is deserving of donor trust as they are a well-run nonprofit organization. “We are extremely thrilled to be a BBB Wise Giving Alliance accredited agency,” said Tim Gresham, […]