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Developments in school vision testing
Professor Clare Gilbert discusses the history of, and developments in, school vision testing.
In this video, Professor Clare Gilbert, co-director of the International Centre for Eye Health, discusses the importance of school vision testing as part of the wider school health programme.
What are the key eye health messages that children can take home in your setting?
The Standard Guidelines for Comprehensive School Eye Health Programs is a guide for setting up, developing or strengthening comprehensive eye health programmes as an integral part of school health. We draw your attention especially to the practical chapters:
4 – Steps in planning school health
5 – Guidelines for implementation
6 – Training
7 – Technology Guidelines
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