• Super easy! Installed in virtually no time at all. - J.V., Wilkinsburg PA
• Very simple, no problems. -M. L., Jonesboro AR
• No problem with the program at all ... students do very well understanding the procedure. Even pre-K have no problem J.V.,- Centerreach NY
• Very! Our nurse did it and she's not that good on a computer! Students love it and it's very easy S.W., Rising Star TX
• I like the fact that students can't memorize lines of letters, shapes or symbols. I only needed to instruct once and students liked the screening- S. N. Aiken, SC

• A few minutes as opposed to previously. I can print the results and not have to record manually. -J.V., Wilkinsburg PA
• About 5-6 minutes per student, about the same as a machine. -M. L., Jonesboro AR
• 5- 8 minutes per student. Screening takes a little longer because of the different tests but the record keeping is automatically generated saving lots of time. J.V.,- Centerreach NY
• 5 minutes vs. 10 minutes S.W., Rising Star TX
• Approximately the same amount of time for screening but it's easier - N.S., Lake Tahoe, NV
• Much less time, especially the reports - N.G. Mohave Valley, AZ
• It requires a little more time than eye charts alone, but, of course, this program is so much broader in assessment as well as accuracy of diagnosis. J.L., Greenville, MS

• One child was having trouble reading off the chalkboard - the eye chart screened her as 20/30. When the VERA test was performed it showed she was 20/50 which was verified by the eye doctor. The same happened with an older child who had memorized the eye chart before testing! J.V.,- Centerreach NY
• Yes - Binocular vision J.V., Wilkinsburg PA
• Yes - more accurate visual acuity A 4th grade student had a slight misalignment of eyes resulting in a muscle balance problem. This was not detected until we used VERA -M. L., Jonesboro AR
• Yes - visual acuity and hyperopia. J.V.,- Centerreach NY
• Yes - our old program didn't catch the problems VERA did. S.W., Rising Star TX

• Very accurate and reliable . . .my eye doctors get the same results! All of the screening information is inserted into a concise letter for referral . . .professional and helpful. - J.V., Wilkinsburg PA
• Good response - parents are very impressed with the screening procedure. The (doctor) letter is accurate and legible with good information. The administration feels it was a good investment. J.V.,- Centerreach NY
• They (school administration) love it. they think it's great to have a formal descriptive letter to send home. - M. Poss, Lincolntown GA
• (From parent) "I did not know you did such testing - very good!" C.B., Mineral Pt. WI

• Yes! This has been recommended to our area school district - they were impressed! J.V.,- Centerreach NY
• Yes! Those who were skeptics now understand why I pushed for this program. Now when we request a vision evaluation for a child, we feel like we can back up the request. - J.L., Greenville MS
• I am more than happy to help spread the good news of this excellent tool in any way I can . . . I couldn't/wouldn't function in my role of vision screener now without VERA. It is easy to use and accurately guides care givers and educators in follow-up of students. " D.S. Modesto, CA

". . . this year out district began to utilize VERA, a computer software vision screening tool. We have found this screening tool to be useful. Through the use of VERA, we have been able to identify those students that may need additional screening from an eye care professional. When a student requires screening beyond what our school nurse is capable of doing, we provide the parents a list of those eye care professionals that can conduct a comprehensive eye exam-specifically those that will address vision skills. . . . the parents who chose to pursue vision skills training for their child have all seen a noticeable change in their child-specifically with increased desire to read and increased reading levels. Most of the students started vision therapy reading at least one grade level below and after completing vision therapy, they rose to grade level. Most importantly, as a school district, we have been able to remediate learning problems before they are in need of services from our Child Study Team. This is the most important benefit."

"AR, a third grade student, was first screened in 2nd grade with VERA (routine screening) Her acuities were 20/25 OD and 20/20 OS, 20/20 OU. She failed the gross binocularity screening and was referred to her vision care specialist. She was subsequently prescribed glasses. Upon rescreening in 3rd grade VERA Comprehensive III was used and her Visual Skills status was "Inadequate" with a Composite Score of 0. The "Indicators of Visual Performance" were given to her teacher and concurrently her teacher referred her to our Academic Enrichment Center for evaluation. After meeting with that team AR was referred to a behavioral optometrist who diagnosed her with a visual processing disorder. Classwork adjustments have since been made and a visual skills remediation program is in progress. The VERA screening program was very instrumental in helping this student get the help she needed to begin success in school."

"MG a fourth grade student with behavioral issues in the classroom as well as underachievement in his schoolwork was screened with VERA III after his teacher completed the "Indicators of Visual Performance Difficulties" and between her evaluation and that of his 3rd grade teacher he had 9 indicators. This student was under the care of an optometrist for astigmatism and was prescribed glasses. Acuity screened as 20/20 OS; 20/25 OD; 20/20 both with VERA III. Visual skills were screened with a resultant composite score of 0. This student began a series of exercises for improvement of binocularity and focusing skills. This student was also enrolled in resource help. MG's parents are very appreciative of the knowledge and help they received due to information gained from the VERA III screening and follow-up exercises. Rescreening showed improvement on binocular Integration after one month of daily visual exercises. Remedial help is on going."

"WR's 2nd grade teacher referred him to be evaluated by the Academic Enrichment team due to difficulties in reading, language and spelling. Visual skills were screened using VERA III after his teacher identified 14 items on the "Indicators of Visual Performance Difficulties". WR's tracking and focusing abilities were especially low even though his acuity is 20/20 in both eyes. WR is now receiving help at home and in the resource classroom to improve his tracking and his visual skill report will be given to his eye care doctor at his annual exam for further evaluation."