Alcon Children's Vision Center

Thank you to everyone who voted for Alcon Children's Vision Center in the DFW Favorites Contest!

The Star-Telegram published the 2024 contest results in a special advertising feature in the paper’s Sunday, June 2 edition and we are proud to announce that ACVC finished as the Bronze Winner in the Eye Care / Eye Doctor category 👁️👓

https://www.dfwfavorites.com/listing/2024/eye-care-eye-doctor

The team is very excited to be recognized by the community and looks forward to continuing service to all eligible FWISD students

In addition to all the great help of FWISD Nurses, Family Engagement Specialists offer amazing support to the ACVC mission of helping kids learn by helping kids see. Today Dr. Stout had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate several Family Engagement Specialists who went above and beyond in helping the ACVC team have successful and efficient in-school clinics and vision exam events. They truly are champions of children's vision!

We appreciate all they do to engage with parents and families and ensure that FWISD students in need have access to the care they need!

IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING?

Do you already suspect that you or your child may be struggling with an undiagnosed vision problem? Our in-depth list of symptoms can help you decide if it’s time to see an optometrist in our organization.

Find It Here: https://www.covd.org/page/symptoms

This May, we express our deepest gratitude to the members of the military, past and present. Your bravery and sacrifice inspire us every day, and we are honored to recognize you this .

It's Myopia Awareness Week!

Did you know that myopia affects about 42% of the entire American population?

Myopia, near-sightedness, is a vision condition in which far-away objects appear blurry. Symptoms include squinting, eye-strain, and/or headaches. Based on research, some common causes of myopia are increased use of digital devices, genetics, and not enough time spent outdoors. If you know a FWISD student who does not have traditional Medicaid or private insurance AND is experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, text us at 628-682-2531 to schedule an appointment!

Es semana de concientizacion de la miopía!

¡Sabías que la miopía afecta aproximadamente 42% de la población de los Estados Unidos!

La miopía es una condición de la visión que causa que uno mira borroso los objectos de distancia. Los síntomas incluye fatiga visual, y/ó también dolor de cabeza. Basado en los esudios, algunas causas comunes de la miopía son demasiado uso de dispositivos digitales, la genética, y no pasar suficiente tiempo afuera. Si conoces a un estudiante de FWISD que no tiene medicaid tradicional ó aseguranza privada y que sufre de cualquiera de los síntomas enumerados anteriormente, ¡Envíanos un mensaje de texto a (682)628-2531 para sacarle una cita!

Protect your eyes when outdoors during the daylight hours by ensuring your eyewear is 100% protected against UV rays. Check out our eyewear today. ecpro.net/vFzhoJ

If you’re concerned about how often you’re looking at your phone or computer, learn about how prolonged screen time can impact your eye health. Vision symptoms related to excessive screen time, like dry eyes or blurred vision, could be alleviated by regular visits to the optometrist. Find an AOA doctor near you https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor

Happy Earth Day from the ACVC team 🌎😎

For seasonal allergy sufferers, itchy and tear-laden eyes are a hassle. Fortunately, an adequate treatment plan and a few clinical recommendations from a doctor of optometry can make all the difference in the world. Learn more: https://ow.ly/yCLp50ReZPn

This week the ACVC team is wrapping up in-school clinics. We have now provided services to all 76 Title I elementary schools in FWISD!

Any eligible students that still have not been seen, especially those who did not pass their vision screening, can still request an appointment at our Western Hills clinic by messaging us at (682) 628-2531.

Best views for the Total Solar Eclipse? Enjoy the 2024 Solar Eclipse Safely April 8th. Find locations on interactive map http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2024_GoogleMapFull.html

LAST DAY TO VOTE!!

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2023 DFW Favorites Vote for your favorite businesses and individuals once per day beginning February 27th through March 17th!

Don’t forget to vote everyday through March 8th!!

2023 DFW Favorites Vote for your favorite businesses and individuals once per day beginning February 27th through March 17th!

In case you haven’t heard…..

The Alcon Children’s Vision Center has been nominated as part of the 2024 Fort Worth Star-Telegram DFW Favorites Competition!
This annual event allows people to recognize their favorites in a number of different categories.
ACVC is listed in the Eye Care / Eye Doctor section which is under the Health & Wellness category.

Individuals can vote once a day now through March 8th at 05:00 PM.

Click the link below for vote for us!

2023 DFW Favorites Vote for your favorite businesses and individuals once per day beginning February 27th through March 17th!

Thank you Burton Hill Elementary School

It was a pleasure to provide comprehensive eye exams to your students 🤓👓

Thank you Waverly Park Elementary School for allowing our team to come in and perform comprehensive eye exams on your students! Our optician will be back in 2 weeks to deliver prescription glasses to those students who need them !

serves as a reminder to everyone to , which serve as a window to our world, allowing us to enjoy our family, friends and colleagues. Alcon CEO David J. Endicott reflects upon the importance of taking care of our sight and underscores what today is all above: loving your eyes: https://www.alcon.com/featured-story/loving-your-eyes-work-takes-work

Happy World Sight Day 👁️
The ACVC team spent the day at Bill J. Elliot Elementary School providing comprehensive eye exams to their students!

It’s that time of the year again 😎
The ACVC team is back on the road for in-school eye exams! Thank you West Handley Elementary School for allowing the team to come in and serve your students. 39 students received comprehensive eye exams and 31 students will receive prescription eyeglasses!

Eastern Hills Elementary School is up next!

First week of vision screenings was a success! The team divided and conquered a total 16 elementary schools. Thank you Nurse Valerie for your supportive spirit during our visit! We also appreciate Principal Drew and Nurse Jordan for accommodating us an hour earlier than our scheduled time.

Are your eyes ready for a cosmic experience? PBT’s Solar Eclipse Campaign presented by the Alcon Foundation wants to help ensure you are safely viewing the solar eclipse. For more information and education materials, check out our website: https://bit.ly/PBTEclipse

The last few weeks have been busy for the ACVC team! We showered our clinical director, Dr. Kendall Stout, as he prepares to welcome a new baby girl into his family. We arranged packets to send to all FWISD school principals and nurses with information about our program. We welcomed a new team member, Brenda Garcia. We updated our eyeglass frame selection. And lastly, we had our monthly lunch meeting with the ACVC board!

The team is now ready to begin assisting the school nurses with vision screening all FWISD Pre-K and Kindergarten students on Monday!!