vision for baltimore
The mission of this initiative is to ensure that every Baltimore City Public School
student who needs eyeglasses will receive them. Because to learn, students must see
both their books, papers and devices. Our unique partnership brings vision
screenings to all Baltimore City Schools and provides eyeglasses to students needing
vision correction.
The need
We estimate that of the more than
60,000 Pre-K through 8th-grade
students served by Baltimore City
Public Schools (BCPSS), 15,000
may need glasses – but significant
barriers prevent many from getting
them. Many children and parents
may not even be aware that glasses
are needed.
the solution
Vision for Baltimore provides
screenings, vision exams and eyeglasses
(with great styles), right at the school
for all students in Pre-K through 8th
grade.
OUR PARTNERS
An amazing team came together in 2016 to ensure that the foundational need
for good vision for learning is met for all students. Vision for Baltimore is a
partnership among Baltimore City Public Schools, The Baltimore City Health
Department, Johns Hopkins University, Vision To Learn, and Warby Parker
offering school-based vision services to students across Baltimore.





HEar FROM A PRINCIPAL:
This is how Vision for Baltimore is making a difference….
“Schools can only be successful when they leverage great resources and opportunities for their communities. There can be no doubt that Vision for Baltimore has been an exemplary partner and has been relentless in their effort to positively impact our children in need! Thank you so much Vision for Baltimore!”
– Mr. Christian Licier
Principal- Bay Brook Elementary/Middle School
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formS you need
The following documents are required in order to participate in Vision for
Baltimore. Please download the requested forms. Once completed, please
submit them to your school leader.
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Vision Consent Form (English)
Vision Consent Form (Spanish)
Adult Media Consent Form
Child Media Consent Form
Adult Media Consent Form (Spanish)
Child Media Consent Form (Spanish)
Lost or broken glasses? No
problem. We're here to help.
Click the button below to
begin the process of getting
your replacement pair of
glasses. If the glasses are
damaged or lost within one
year of the dispensing date,
they can be replaced or
repaired at no charge.

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Contact Us
Telephone: 410-616-2344
Email: v4b@bcps.k12.md.us