Vision

Primary eye care screening

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Module overview: This module provides an introduction to vision, vision problems and eye health and how to carry out a primary eye care screen.

Module duration: 3 hours online, followed by supervised practice as needed

Resources you will need

Chair
Occluder (optional)
Ophthalmoscope or low cost ophthalmoscope
Pen torch
Tape measure (at least three metres long)
Adhesive tape

Click on the links below to download and print the:

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 centimetre ruler on the page to verify its accuracy.

Lessons

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1. Vision and vision problems
4 Topics

1.1. Key words
1.2. Introduction to vision
1.3. Vision problems that can be improved
1.4. Vision problems that cannot be improved

2. Healthy eyes and common eye health problems
3 Topics

2.1. Eye health
2.2. Signs of eye health problems
2.3. Common causes of vision and eye health problems

3. Introduction to primary eye care screening
2 Topics

3.1. Primary eye care
3.2. TAP Primary eye care screen form

4. How to carry out a vision screen
5 Topics

4.1. Fundus reflex screen for children three years and younger
4.2. Preparing to carry out a vision screen
4.3. Distance vision screen for children eight years and younger
4.4. Distance vision screen for adults and children over eight years
4.5. Near vision screen for adults 40 years and older

5. How to carry out an eye health screen
1 Topic

5.1. Eye health screen

6. Take action and follow up
1 Topic

6.1. Primary eye care actions and follow up

7. Post-module quiz and acknowledgements