The Citizenship and Service-Learning office has a long-standing relationship with vision health. In 2013, the office began administering free vision screenings in the community. An estimated 80,000 screenings have taken place over the past 9 years. This program enables service-learning students to get hands-on experience and use high-tech equipment. The program is partnered with the Vision Rehabilitation Center of the Ozarks, where community members who have been flagged for vision issues can receive care. 

Screenings take place at many locations and events including local daycare facilities and school districts as well as the Salvation Army, Springfield Dream Center, OTC campus, and the annual HOPE Connection event. This semester, the vision screening team can add one more location to its list, the Missouri State campus. 

As a result of partnering with AmeriCorps this past summer, we are now offering free vision screenings in University Hall and in the Plaster Student Union. A dedicated team of student employees will be stationed at these locations to provide vision screening to students, staff, faculty, and their families. To make an appointment, click use the form to sign up. 

The vison screening team is made up of undergraduate and graduate students who have a passion for human biology and believe in accessible healthcare options. This team works diligently on coordinating the program and staffing the screening locations. 

We are delighted to provide this campus resource! If you have any questions, reach out to visionscreening@missouristate.edu.