Promoting the importance of infant eye exams
Kassandra: 2024 Gold Award Girl Scout
Kassandra graduated with an associate’s degree in science and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in computer science with an emphasis in entertainment arts and engineering.
She has been a dedicated member of Girl Scouts for 13 years, participating in the FLL team, GAB, and enjoying summer camp each year. Throughout her camping experience, Kassandra completed leadership programs, including LIT, WIT, WIT II, and JW.
Her project focuses on informing Utah parents and guardians about the importance of eye exams for infants. While there are plenty of resources available, the main challenge is that many parents are unaware of the need to look for eye care.
This initiative included updates to the Baby Your Baby website, informative pamphlets, a video, and social media posts aimed at raising awareness. Children should receive a comprehensive eye exam before their first birthday, and organizations like InfantSee offer free eye exams for children aged 6 to 12 months. Early detection of eye or vision problems in infants can lead to effective correction or treatment.
Learn more with Kassandra's educational brochure (PDF) and video presentation (YouTube).
