The Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology (OAO) enthusiastically endorses the introduction of this children's visionary benefit legislation.

Those who seek to criticize this legislation under the guise of environmental concerns have it backwards as the use of the authority is specifically to protect public health,

This legislation would be extraordinarily helpful in maintaining our system and would be helpful for other agencies to develop these systems themselves.

It's not a regulatory program. There is no legislation in place to protect the sites.

Ophthalmologists across the state commend optometry for stepping forward with ophthalmology to ensure that Oklahoma school children have healthy eyes.

The Oklahoma Senate should be commended for passing this bill. Vision screening is the first step toward making sure every child has the opportunity to succeed in school. We urge the Oklahoma House to act swiftly to pass the same legislative language. It's the right thing to do for the children of Oklahoma.