TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP)–University of Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy helped a vision screening program for children conduct its 100,000th screening.
Impact Alabama’s Focus First Initiative marked the milestone Wednesday at Tuscaloosa Head Start.
The Focus First Initiative uses college students to make sure children in Head Start programs and low income day-care centers state-wide are screened for vision problems.
McElroy assisted five children with their exams and said he’s proud to be part of a program having a positive impact on Alabama.
Founder Stephen Black said about 11 percent of the children fail the screenings and receive subsidized follow-up care through Sight Savers America. He added that the goal is to make sureAlabamachildren start school with the best vision medically possible.
