Free Eye Exams and Glasses Available for Escambia County Students

Escambia County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- A new program is helping Escambia County students see the board more clearly. The Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program is offering free eye exams and glasses to low-income students from pre-K through 12th grade. Seven schools are participating so far. In December alone, 165 students were examined and more than 75 percent needed glasses. The program costs families and the school district nothing. Exams return in February if enough parents sign up.