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Conexus for Children’s Vision has been screening kids for vision problems and providing free glasses, and they’re doing it in some of the biggest pockets of poverty in the community.When 6-year-old Tay-shun Williams put his new glasses on the first time, his hand flew to his mouth, giggled, and smiled ear-to-ear. This past school year, […]

In late September, Conexus brought its VisioCheck program to the preschool and second grade students at  Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School in Fairfax County. That day, we screened 96 children, referring 29 for additional eye care; a 30.2% rate (the national average is 25%). ​We are grateful for the opportunity to bring our program to Fairfax County […]

As we enter the Back to School season, Conexus for Healthy Vision is gearing up to provide vision screenings to thousands of children in and around the metro-Richmond region. For the 2019-2020 school year, Conexus will provide its VisioCheck screenings for state-mandated kindergarten, third, seventh, and tenth grade in Richmond City, Petersburg City, Hopewell City, […]

Throughout the week of September 16th through September 20th, WRVA 1140AM personalities John Reid and Jeff Katz included several special guests on their programs to discuss the role that healthy vision plays in the classroom. The guests included:Tim Gresham, Conexus CEO; listen HERE and HEREDr. Mervin Daughtery, Chesterfield Public Schools Superintendent; listen HEREDr. Lindsay Jung, Conexus Optometrist; listen HEREJeff Baldwin, […]

Please join us in welcoming our newest team members, Dr. Lindsay Jung, our Mobile Vision Clinic optometrist; Rachel, a program technician; Kia, a program technician, Andrea, an optician; and Fitim, an optician. We are excited to have each of them as part of our team bringing healthy vision to children throughout the Commonwealth. Welcome to Conexus!

20,000 students in Richmond Public Schools (RPS) have benefited from a free program providing vision screenings, vision exams and glasses, celebrated today at an event featuring state and local leaders.  The Richmond program, which began in October 2017, helped students in schools across RPS to ensure every student has the glasses they need to see […]

This year’s Conexus Golf Classic was a huge success, raising $102,000 for our programs. We cannot thank our participants, sponsors, and volunteers enough their generosity and support.  Thank you Taylor & Parrish, Virginia Eye Institute, Essilor USA, Flying Squirrels Baseball, and James River Exteriors for sponsoring this year’s Classic. We would also like to congratulate FCCI Insurance Group for winning the Golf Classic for […]

In mid April, Conexus leadership presented a full report to Dr. James Lane, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction and his team showing that a well above average rate of poor vision in the 33 school divisions Conexus served through the Conexus Comprehensive Vision Programming Pilot Program. ​Pictured from Right to Left:Dr. James Lane, Superintendent; Maribel […]

At a recent awards luncheon, Conexus was named the 2019 Partner of the Year in Support of Students for Chesterfield County Public Schools.  “Strong partnerships are an integral component to any school division’s success,” School Board Chair Rob Thompson said. “Our Board is grateful to be part of a community that has been a strong […]