Testimonials

Julio
Julio Vargas has been wearing glasses for two years. He has an extreme case of farsightedness and astigmatism. This means that the has trouble seeing things up close and when he does the shapes are distorted. Being such, reading, playing ball and drawing can be difficult tasks without the help of his glasses. Until this year, Julio's family was able to receive financial aid through the Medi-Cal program. This assistance paid for his expensive prescription and exams. However, this year was a challenge. His family no longer qualified for government assistance and his mother's wages was not enough to cover the costs of Julio's vision care.

When Julio's eye doctor, Leslie Busby OD scheduled his annual eye exam, he learned of Julio's situation and knew Sight for Student could help. He called VSP to find out where Julio could go to get the forms he needed to participate in the Sight for Students program and was referred to the Boys & Girls Club of Sacramento. The Boys & Girls club was able to send Julio and his mother, Annajulia the forms they needed.

Julio now has a new pair of glasses with a current prescription. He can continue to do well in school and enjoy the same activities other nine-year olds do. Vision is not a handicap for him due to the help of Sight for Students, Dr. Busby and the Boys & Girls Club.