Discussion Facilitator:

Verian Wedeking
Outreach Program Administrator, Casey Eye Institute Outreach, Oregon Health & Science University
Vision SIG Coordinator

Featuring perspectives from peer programs, including Envision Eye Care for All

About This Session

Every mobile vision program must determine which services it can realistically provide in community settings, from basic vision screenings to comprehensive eye exams and eyewear. Balancing community needs, available resources, and long-term sustainability is an important part of defining that scope.

Join Vision SIG coordinator Verian Wedeking of Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University for a facilitated discussion exploring how mobile vision programs make these decisions and adapt their services to the communities they serve.

Hear how Casey Eye Institute developed its newly launched school-based vision services based on community needs, provider availability, workforce considerations, and other factors that influence access to care. Peer programs, including Envision Eye Care for All, will also share their approaches to defining and delivering mobile vision services.

Whether your program is just getting started, considering an expansion, or reevaluating its current services, this interactive conversation offers an opportunity to exchange experiences, explore challenges, and learn from peers.

What You’ll Explore

• How mobile vision programs define their scope of services, from screenings to comprehensive exams and eyewear.
• Strategies for balancing program mission, community needs, and long-term sustainability.
• How provider availability, workforce capacity, and barriers to access influence service decisions.
• Lessons from Casey Eye Institute’s newly launched school-based vision services and other peer programs.
• Opportunities to share experiences, discuss challenges, and connect with mobile vision professionals.

Who Should Attend

Mobile vision program leaders, clinicians, outreach professionals, and staff interested in launching services, expanding their offerings, or reevaluating their program’s scope of care.