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Magnifiers and telescopes

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This module teaches learners how to provide magnifiers and telescopes for people 8 years and older following four service steps.

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

Before you start, check that you have completed these modules:

This module has been updated to align with the Primary eye care course. Translations will be updated.

Magnifiers and telescopes included in TAP are relatively low power, ranging between 2x to 6x magnification. Some people may need a magnifier or telescope with more magnification, which should be provided by a person with more training in low vision assistive products.

Resources you will need

Selection of:

  • Handheld, dome and stand magnifiers
  • Handheld telescopes

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

Resources

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

Lessons

1. Introduction

3 Topics

  1. 1.1. What are magnifiers and telescopes?
  2. 1.2. Who uses magnifiers and telescopes?
  3. 1.3. Magnifiers and telescopes covered in TAP

2. Step one: Select

6 Topics

  1. 2.1. Assessment overview
  2. 2.2. Known vision problems
  3. 2.3. Activity and ability
  4. 2.4. Current products and additional information
  5. 2.5. Select a product and trial magnification
  6. 2.6. Plan

3. Step two: Fit

2 Topics

  1. 3.1. Fitting a sheet magnifier with an adjustable stand
  2. 3.2. Fitting an around the neck magnifier

4. Step three: Use

4 Topics

  1. 4.1. Using a magnifier or telescope
  2. 4.2. How to use a magnifier
  3. 4.3. How to use a handheld telescope
  4. 4.4. How to look after a magnifier or telescope

5. Step four: Follow up

2 Topics

  1. 5.1. What to do during follow up
  2. 5.2. Plan follow up actions

6. Post-module quiz and acknowledgments

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