A new pilot project is being launched to help children overcome potential barriers when it comes to eye exams.
The Eye See Eye Learn program will provide a free comprehensive eye examination for every kindergarten age child and provide one pair of free prescription eyeglasses to children who require them.
The Provincial Government is contributing $250,000 annually for the program which will be administered by the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Optometrists.
For areas in the province where there is no access to optometrists, the program will run in tandem with the Public Health Pre-School Health Check eye screening.
