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Vision

Vision and eye health in children

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This module provides an introduction to vision, vision problems and eye health and how to carry out a vision and eye health screen for children.

Module duration: 1.5 hours online, followed by supervised practice as needed

Before you start, check that you have completed this module:

Resources you will need

  • Tape measure (at least three metres long)
  • Vision screening chart (HOTV chart and pointing card and E chart)
  • Occluder (optional)
  • Tape
  • Chair
  • Handwashing facilities or hand sanitizer

Printing instructions for vision charts:

  • Print a full-sized chart. Select print Actual size. Do not reduce the document size to fit the paper
  • Print on white A4 card that is thick and strong
  • Make sure the letters are printed in dark black to make it clearer
  • If the printed image is unclear, or grey, do not use
  • To check you have printed the chart at the correct size, measure the 10 cm ruler on the page to verify its accuracy

Click on the links below to download and print:

Resources

Click on the links below to download and print the following:

Lessons

1. Vision in children

2 Topics

  1. 1.1. Key words
  2. 1.2. Vision and vision problems

2. Eye health

3 Topics

  1. 2.1. What healthy eyes look like
  2. 2.2. Signs of eye health problems
  3. 2.3. Common reasons for eye health problems

3. Preparing for sensory screening

1 Topic

  1. 3.1. Screening preparations

4. Vision and eye health screen

4 Topics

  1. 4.1. Information about the child
  2. 4.2. Distance vision screen for children aged 8 years and younger
  3. 4.3. Distance vision screen for children older than 8 years
  4. 4.4. Eye health screen

5. Post-module quiz and acknowledgements

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