Identification of Obstacles to Vision Care after Failed Vision Screenings For Broward Kindergarten and First Grade School Minority Children

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Nova Southeastern University

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Janet L. Leasher, O.D., M.P.H - College of Optometry
Sherrol A. Reynolds, O.D. - College of Optometry
Rachel A. Coulter, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.C.O.V.D. - College of Optometry

Main Image-Left to right:

• Dr. Lewis Reich, HPD
• Sandra Bernard Bastien, Children’s Services Council
• Dr. Janet Leasher, HPD
• Ray Ferrero, NSU

Image-2-Left to right:

• Dr. Janet Leasher, HPD
• Marcia Bynoe, Broward County School Board
• Ray Ferrero, NSU

Research Grants Awards Reviewers-Left to right:

• Dr. Cindy Arenberg-Seltzer, Children's Services Council
• Dr. Stan Hannah, FSEHS
• Marsha Current, Susan B. Anthony Center
• Dr. Jim Hibel, SHSS
• Dr. Hal Wiggin, Children;s Services Council
• Dr. Shanika Taylor, FSEHS
• President Ferrero, NSU

Purpose Description

The purpose of this study is to identify current barriers to access vision care services in at-risk, primarily black kindergarteners and first graders in Broward County, in order to provide information that can be used by community-based programs to improve the quality of life for this population.