School nurse needs affordable or free vision charts because budget cannot cover $30+ per chart and current Snellen chart is yellowed and flaking.

No affordable source for vision charts; charts from vendors are too expensive, and borrowing is a temporary workaround.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

none

Added

Apr 23, 2026

Workarounds Described

borrows Sloan and LEA charts from other school districts

Implied Software Gaps

Digital vision screening app that runs on a tablet, eliminating need for physical charts

App Concept

SightSave School Supply

A subscription service providing discounted vision screening equipment (charts, occluders, etc.) to school nurses and small clinics. Schools pay a low annual fee to access bulk-purchased charts and supplies, with free replacements for damaged items.

Key Features

Low-cost annual subscription for vision charts and screening supplies
Free replacement of worn or damaged charts
Online ordering portal with inventory tracking
Donation matching with local optometry partners

Target Users: School nurses and small school district health offices in K-12 education

Revenue Model: $99/year subscription per school, with optional $49/year for additional chart sets

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Snellen chartborrowed Sloan and LEA charts from other school districts

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