Author: Migrant Clinicians Network
This manual provides health workers with tools to implement primary eye
care programs. It begins with an overview of primary eye care services a
clinic may choose to implement (Chapter One), and a primer on basic eye
anatomy and vision, including the signs and symptoms of common vision
problems (Chapter Two). Chapter Three details training on how to
actually perform vision screenings and basic eye exams, including how to
recognize eye problems and make accurate referrals. Chapter Four
addresses how to use the Focometer for measuring refractive and
astigmatic errors accurately. For sites that will be dispensing eye
glasses, Chapter Five covers reading prescriptions and assembly of
eyeglass kits. Chapter Six provides basic first aid as well as
prevention education relating to common diseases seen within the migrant
population. Finally, Chapter Seven specifically addresses taking primary
eye care to the field by performing vision screening, eye exams, first
aid, and prevention education in outreach settings such as migrant camps
or homes. The appendices include a list of common optical terms, a
glossary of eye problems and conditions, and a useful guide to eye care
resources available to migrant health clinicians."