Wellness & Resources
About Eyes on Education
Eye on Education offers Vision Screenings to all students no matter what your insurance status is. This is considered a vision test service and your insurance will receive a request for services and that can only happen once a year.
Two Screenings a school year
Grade 6 Students will be seen in October. On the day of the screening, students will receive a full eye exam and an option a selection of glasses to choose from if they are recommended to where glasses based on their test result.
Visit Dates
The first visit is September 29th. Grade 6 students who missed the first screening as well as Grade 7 and 8, will be seen in February 2026.
Results
Results of screening return a few weeks later with report of each student and the glasses your child selected if recommended to wear. Reports will offer vision results and your can use that information. Your child can only be seen once a year.
Replacements
Replacement glasses due to damage of lost glasses can be arranged directly with Eyes on Education. Replacement glasses are $50.
Did your child miss the September 2025 vision exam?
If so, you can still sign up for a February 2026 appointment.
Please email abasulto2@schools.nyc.gov to schedule.
Did your child receive a vision exam in February 2025?
If so, it's time for their one-year follow-up.
To schedule an appointment for February 2026, please email abasulto2@schools.nyc.gov.
About Healthy Smiles
First Medcare Healthy Smiles provides preventative dental care to children who have signed a Healthy Smiles parental consent form. All treatments are non-invasive and done within the school.
Services
These services can detect cavities in their early stages and protect the teeth. We also provide exciting, interactive, educational workshops teaching children the importance of developing good oral hygiene habits at a young age. This creates a positive experience that children can associate with dentistry for years to come. All services are completely covered by Medicaid or private insurance. There is no out of pocket cost to families or schools.
Results, Recommendation and Follow-ups
Following our visit, every student receives a follow up dental report explaining the findings of our visit as well as any follow up instruction i.e. the need to visit their dentist to treat a cavity. Your school will receive a dental form for each student's medical record as proof of their completed dental exam as recommended by the Department of Health.
