October | November - Missouri Optometric Association

October | November 2008
Welcome New Members
The Missouri Optometric Association is pleased to welcome the following new
members. Please introduce yourself the next time you see them at an MOA
sponsored event!
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Glenn A. Branson, O.D.
Donna L. Currier, O.D.
Kevin M. Gardner, O.D.
Jennifer K. Howard, O.D.
Audrey B. Wood, O.D.
The Missouri Optometric Association-Paraoptometric Section is pleased to see
their ranks continue to grow with the addition of the following new member.
• Christine H. Adams
CVLaw, from page 12
Helping school districts implement the law can’t be done at the state level. It
can only be done effectively at the local level. This is where you, the local vision
expert, need to get involved. I encourage you to be part of a “community vision
team.” Sit down with your elementary school principal, school nurse, social
worker, etc. and discuss how to get every kindergartner an eye exam. There is
no cookie-cutter approach to this. Urban schools may have to implement this
different than rural schools. Big schools will do it differently than small schools.
But no matter the situation, every child deserves to start off school with good
vision.
It is estimated that 70% of kindergartners have vision insurance already. Many
parents are more than willing and able to pay for the exams because they see
its value. But, please consider donating exams for the children who can’t afford
them. You don’t need to be the one deciding who gets a donated exam. Let the
schools determine that for you. If you work with the schools closely and develop
a good rapport with them, they will ask for help only for children in real need.
Before you know it, you’ll be the town hero. Enjoy the limelight!
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