Title: Teacher Training Program for School Eye Screening
Author: Dr Shubha Ghonsikar
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i2.40
Abstract
Purpose – Teacher training Program implemented for School Eye Screening of Children in Municipal Corporation Schools around Aurangabad with the help of NGO LIONS, with the aim of early detection and treatment of visual defects and eye problemsin school children and the results studied.
Methods- Teachers from 32 Municipal corporation schools around Aurangabad were trained to assess Visual acuity using Standar Vision chart and any Obvious Ocular abnormalities They then examined their class students of age 4-16 yrs and noted their Vision and any eye problem. These were then referred to an ophthalmologist who treated them.
Results-- Examined 9986 students of which 1332 students had Refractive errors and 52 had other eye problems.
Conclusion- Training teachers is a very effective way for early detection and treatment of visual impairment in school children. It is easier, convenient, reliable, cost effective and time saving too.
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