What is a Vision Field Trip?
Your child’s school is working with half Helen to provide students with access to comprehensive eye care through a Vision Field Trip. On the day of the field trip, your student will travel with their classmates to the half Helen Eye Clinic, where they will receive a comprehensive eye exam from a licensed optometrist.
There is no cost to your family.
Vision Field Trip services are provided free of charge to participating students and their families.
What Do Parents Need to Do?
Your school and half Helen have already taken care of the planning and scheduling.
As a parent or guardian, you simply need to:
- Complete the consent form provided by your school.
- Share any requested health or vision information so our team can provide the best care for your student.
- Make sure your student is at school on the day of the field trip.
That’s it! Your student will travel with their school to the half Helen Eye Clinic, receive their eye exam, and return to school with their classmates.
If your child needs glasses or additional eye care, you will receive information about their exam results and recommended next steps.
Your child’s school will provide additional details about the field trip, including the date, permission forms, and any information you need to provide before the visit.
Why Comprehensive Eye Exams Matter
A school vision screening can help identify students who may have a vision problem, but a screening is not the same as a comprehensive eye exam. A comprehensive eye exam allows an optometrist to take a closer look at a child’s vision and eye health and determine whether treatment, glasses, or additional follow-up care may be needed. For students, clear vision can make a difference in the classroom, on the playground, while reading, and in everyday life.
When children can see clearly, they have a better opportunity to learn, participate, and reach their full potential.
Questions?
Your child’s school is your first point of contact for questions about the field trip schedule, transportation, or consent forms.
For questions about the eye exam or services provided by half Helen, please contact our team.
half Helen Eye Clinic
Call or text: 737-615-4233
What Happens During the Vision Field Trip?
Students travel by school bus from their school to the half Helen Eye Clinic.
At the clinic, students will:
Check in
Our team will welcome students and help them get ready for their exams.
Have their eyes examined
A licensed optometrist will perform a comprehensive eye exam to evaluate their vision and eye health.
Learn about their vision
Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about their eyes.
After their exams, students return to school with their classmates.
What If My Student Needs Glasses?
Students who are prescribed glasses will be able to choose from more than 100 Warby Parker frames. Our staff will be there to help each student find a pair that works well with their prescription, fits comfortably, and feels right for them.
Once the glasses are ready, a member of the half Helen team will deliver them directly to the school and make sure they fit your student correctly.
Taking care of your new glasses!
Clean your glasses daily
Glasses are constantly exposed to dirt, dust, and smudges. Cleaning your glasses daily ensures that they remain clear and keep your eyes from straining through dirty lenses.
Proper Cleaning Technique
Cleaning your glasses should never start with wiping them while they are dry. Rinse them with water or spray them with a glasses cleaning solution. Dry-wiping your glasses can move around particles of dust on the lenses and result in scratches that can damage any special coating on the lens.
Wipe your glasses with
the right cloth
Use a microfiber cloth to wipe your glasses. NEVER dry your lenses with paper towels, tissues, or napkins. Their textured surfaces can badly scratch your lenses. If you don’t have a microfiber cloth, you can always let your glasses air dry.
Always place your glasses face up when not using them
If you need to take your glasses off momentarily, fold the temples in and rest them down with the lens facing upwards. Laying the lenses down on a surface can result in scratches.
If they’re not on your face,
they belong in their case
Whenever you’re not using your glasses, store them in a pouch or case. This keeps the lenses from getting scratched and ensures that the temples do not get bent.
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