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Vision assistive products

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Module overview: This module provides an introduction to vision assistive products and simple eye health and vision tests for people 8 years and older.

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.

Resources you will need

Vision screen equipment:

  • Chair
  • Pen torch
  • Tape measure (at least 3 metres long)

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

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.

Resources

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

Lessons

1. Vision and different vision problems

4 Topics

  1. 1.1. Introduction
  2. 1.2. Eye health
  3. 1.3. Distance or near vision problems that can be improved
  4. 1.4. Vision problems that cannot be improved

2. Vision assistive products

3 Topics

  1. 2.1. Vision assistive products to correct or improve vision
  2. 2.2. Vision assistive products that use hearing or touch
  3. 2.3. Vision assistive products that assist a person to move about

3. How to carry out a simple vision screen

5 Topics

  1. 3.1. Introducing the TAP Vision screen
  2. 3.2. Preparing to carry out a vision screen
  3. 3.3. Simple eye health check
  4. 3.4. Simple vision tests
  5. 3.5. Discuss and agree actions with the person

4. Post-module quiz and acknowledgments

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