Ways to Give
Make an impact on a child’s life by supporting the Children’s Eye Foundation of AAPOS. Your donation, no matter the size, helps us towards our goal of ending preventable vision loss and improving the lives of visually impaired children worldwide.
Our Programs: By The Numbers
All Children See:
- 80+ children are seen by volunteer pediatric ophthalmologists through the program.
- There are now 100 volunteer pediatric ophthalmologists in the program across 30 states and Washington D.C..
Global Education and Training:
- 35+ international pediatric ophthalmologists have received a Miller International Travel award to attend the AAPOS Annual Meeting.
- 100+ medical students/residents have attended the AAPOS Annual Meeting through the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Ophthalmology Resident/Medical Student Travel Grant.
Vision Through Music:
- 60+ music teachers on the registry.
- Since 2023, seventeen students have started lessons thanks to Vision Through Music grants.
Stop Infant Blindness in Africa:
- 130+ pediatric ophthalmologists, neonatologist, and nurses trained in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria on telescreening protocols for retinopathy of prematurity in infants.
Ways to Support CEF
- Donate monthly to create a big impact
- Participate in a matching gift program
- Memorial or tribute gifts
- Honor a loved one and support the Children’s Eye Foundation of AAPOS with a commemorative gift made in their name.
- Planned Giving
- One of the most meaningful ways you can support CEF’s mission is by including a gift in your will or estate plan. Click here for more information on how to make a planned gift.
- Mail a cash or check to Children’s Eye Foundation of AAPOS at 5034A Thoroughbred Lane Brentwood, TN 37027
Donate Your Time and Support
Support Our Programs
If you are an ophthalmologist or pediatric ophthalmologist, please consider volunteering for our direct patient care program, All Children See. Click here for the volunteer enrollment form.
If you are a music instructor or know someone who is, our Vision Through Music Program is looking for instructors to teach blind and visually impaired children.
If you are a medical student, the Pediatric Eye Ambassador Program is a great volunteer opportunity to engage with AAPOS members and learn more about pediatric ophthalmology and the All Children See program!
Every child deserves clear vision, regardless of financial barriers. Through our All Children See program, we connect families with local volunteer pediatric ophthalmologists for free comprehensive eye care.
Help us spread the word to parents, teachers, and school nurses! Learn more or apply today at the link in our bio.
#ChildrensEyeFoundation #AAPOS #AllChildrenSee #PediatricEyeCare #ClearVision
Simple tweaks like accessible notation, spoken count-ins, and bright lighting help blind and low-vision students thrive in music class. CEF`s Vision Through Music® program provides the resources to make it happen.
Explore VTM resources by visiting the link in our bio.
#VisionThroughMusic #ChildrensEyeFoundation #AAPOS #MusicTeachers #AccessibleMusic
Through our All Children See program, CEF connects eligible kids with volunteer pediatric eye doctors for no-cost comprehensive care. Clear vision changes everything!
We`re always looking for more volunteer pediatric ophthalmologists to join the program. Learn more and register as a volunteer by visiting the link in our bio.
#ChildrensEyeFoundation #AAPOS #AllChildrenSee #PediatricEyeCare #ClearVisionForKids
As our Vision Through Music® Ambassador, Casey Harris knows firsthand how music creates connection for blind and low-vision youth. Through VTM, CEF promotes accessible and adaptable music resources so every child can express themselves through the power of sound.
Read Casey’s story at the link in our bio.
#VisionThroughMusic #ChildrensEyeFoundation #AAPOS #CaseyHarris #AccessibleMusic
Did you know that 50+ years of pediatric eye care started with one vision? Founded in 1970 by Dr. Marshall M. Parks, the "Father of Pediatric Ophthalmology", CEF of AAPOS has children worldwide grow up with clear sight and a brighter future.
Learn more about our history by visiting our website!
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This World Sight Day, we`re joining @caseyharris_xa to champion pediatric eye health, raise awareness for blind and low-vision youth, and advocate for total accessibility in the arts.
Learn more about Casey’s journey at the link in our bio!
#WorldSightDay #WorldSightDay2026 #VisionThroughMusic #ChildrensEyeFoundation #AAPOS
Shoutout to Jingyi Hu, MS2 at Ponce Health Sciences University and one of our Pediatric Eye Ambassadors!
Jingyi tabled for our All Children See program at the St. Louis VisionWalk this past Saturday, helping raise awareness for pediatric eye health. Thank you for your leadership and advocacy, Jingyi!
#ChildrensEyeFoundation #AAPOS #AllChildrenSee #PediatricEyeAmbassador #VisionWalk
The Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF) has renewed its support for CEF programs with $375,000 in new grants!
This investment provides $275,000 to Stop Infant Blindness in Africa, pushing total support for the program past $1M, and $100,000 to fund travel grants for emerging pediatric ophthalmologists.
Thank you, KTEF, for helping children see a brighter future! Read the full announcement at the link in our bio.
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