Free Vision Exams & Glasses for Broward Students

The Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program provides free comprehensive eye exams and glasses to eligible Florida public school students. The program serves students in Coral Springs and across Broward County, aiming to ensure they have the vision needed for academic success.

Licensed optometrists administer the exams, which include dilating eye drops to examine the retina and determine eyeglass prescriptions. These drops are safe, may cause a brief burning sensation, and adverse reactions are rare. Light sensitivity and blurry near vision are normal side effects for 4-6 hours post-exam.

Vision significantly impacts learning, with an estimated 85% of a child's perception, comprehension, and memory reliant on their visual system. Last year, approximately 80% of students examined by the program required glasses.

Parents and guardians with questions about the program can contact the Florida Heiken office directly. The initiative provides a vital resource to help students succeed in school.