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!
The Children’s Eye Foundation is evolving its Stop Infant Blindness in Africa (SIBA) program with a new telemedicine initiative, bringing expert ROP screening and treatment to premature infants in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria.
This innovative model helps prevent lifelong blindness, builds local capacity, and ensures care reaches even the most remote neonatal units.
Read the full press release at the link in our bio!
Today’s the last day to apply for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation travel grant - helping medical students and residents attend the AAPOS Annual Meeting, share research, and grow as future leaders in eye care.
Don`t forget to apply - TODAY is the application deadline! Link in bio.
We were grateful to table at the NE/AER Annual Conference last week and highlight the impact of CEF’s Vision Through Music program. Thank you to our incredible volunteers for helping us share this life-changing program with attendees!
Through the Knights Templar Eye Foundation travel grant, the Children’s Eye Foundation helps medical students and residents attend the AAPOS Annual Meeting, present research, and connect with mentors who inspire their careers.
Applications for the 2026 grants are due by tomorrow, November 11. Visit the links in our bio to apply!
Are you a music teacher passionate about making a difference?🎵 Learn how you can expand your portfolio of students and education skills by teaching blind and visually impaired kids through the Vision Through Music® program! Contact us to get started.
The Children`s Eye Foundation is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of visually impaired children, pediatric ophthalmologists, and medical students. Interested in supporting one of our programs? Visit childrenseyefoundation.org to learn how you can help.
With the support of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, SIBA is collaborating with EYESHA to train doctors, equip neonatal centers, and launch telescreening in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria to prevent retinopathy of prematurity, a leading cause of preventable blindness.
The program is building self-sustaining programs so every premature baby has the chance to see the world. Visit childrenseyefoundation.org or click the link in our bio to donate.
Your support is bringing the gift of music to kids. Hear from Karen Carl, one of our Vision Through Music® instructors, as she shares her experience teaching her students!
