Migrant Worker Optometric Vision Care Demonstration Project, Cornelius, Oregon Project
Author: Herndobler, Allan R. OD
Date Published: 1984
This is the quarterly report for the period ending March 31, 1984. The first migrant screenings were held Saturday, January 28, 1984 and Thursday and Friday, February 2 and 3, 1984 at the Centro Cultural center across the street from the Virginia Garcia Center in Cornelius, Oregon. A total of 293 persons were screened. 121 passed and 172 failed and were to Pacific University College of Optometry's Forest Grove Clinic for complete vision examinations. Of these referrals, 51 have not yet been seen in the clinic. 121 people were given complete vision examinations. 64 had corrective lenses prescribed and 2 were referred for vision training therapy. Preliminary impressions indicate that of the population screened an abnormally high percentage needed visual care. Nearly half of those screened have never had any form of visual care, not even a screening. Approximately three fourths have never had a complete visual examination. While the final statistical analysis and report will clearly defined these statistics, t is quite apparent even at this early stage that, 1) there is a very great need for visual care in the migrant population and, 2) this groups is generally unable to provide for this care themselves. Additional screening dates will not be scheduled until the remaining 51 people referred are cared for. We then plan on more screenings and follow-up care within the limits of the remaining grant funds.
Date Published: 1984
This is the quarterly report for the period ending March 31, 1984. The first migrant screenings were held Saturday, January 28, 1984 and Thursday and Friday, February 2 and 3, 1984 at the Centro Cultural center across the street from the Virginia Garcia Center in Cornelius, Oregon. A total of 293 persons were screened. 121 passed and 172 failed and were to Pacific University College of Optometry's Forest Grove Clinic for complete vision examinations. Of these referrals, 51 have not yet been seen in the clinic. 121 people were given complete vision examinations. 64 had corrective lenses prescribed and 2 were referred for vision training therapy. Preliminary impressions indicate that of the population screened an abnormally high percentage needed visual care. Nearly half of those screened have never had any form of visual care, not even a screening. Approximately three fourths have never had a complete visual examination. While the final statistical analysis and report will clearly defined these statistics, t is quite apparent even at this early stage that, 1) there is a very great need for visual care in the migrant population and, 2) this groups is generally unable to provide for this care themselves. Additional screening dates will not be scheduled until the remaining 51 people referred are cared for. We then plan on more screenings and follow-up care within the limits of the remaining grant funds.
