A woman wears glasses while decorating pottery.
Module

Reading glasses

This module teaches how to provide standard reading glasses

3 Lessons

Module details

This module teaches how to provide standard reading glasses.

Difficulty level: Easy

Module duration: One hour online, followed by supervised practice as needed

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

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Note: The first step in assessing if a person may need reading glasses is to complete the TAP vision screen (or a similar vision screen). How to carry out this screen is covered in the TAP Vision assistive products module.

Using the TAP vision screen you can identify whether a person who has a vision problem:

  • Needs a referral to an eye health professional or medical doctor
  • May benefit from prescription glasses (not covered in TAP)
  • May benefit from vision assistive products that can be provided at community level (such as reading glasses)

Resources you will need

  • Reading glasses in a range between +1 to +3
  • Tools and spare parts for basic reading glass maintenance and repairs
    • Mini screwdrivers which match the screws in the reading glasses you are providing
    • Magnifier (to help see small screws)
    • Spare parts for the reading glasses you are providing, including screws and nose pads

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