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guidance and procedures as they performed
STUDENTS LISTENING CAREFULLY TO
YOGITA'S GUIDELINES
WHO with the joint goal to eliminate avoidable
blindness by 2020. The other key topics
covered were the different eye care delivery
models, the classification of blindness, visual
assessment procedures for paediatrics and
adults, positive environments, the challenges
and practice management and follow-up.
As Ms Rajgandhi pointed out, in India the
awareness materials, communicating with
local NGO/partners or vision care organisations
face a lot of challenges in terms of language,
human resources, financial constraints, well-
trained eye care professionals and equipment.
The presentations were followed by
workshops with the 33 participating students
divided into two groups for the case studies.
The students had the benefit of instruction,
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vision assessments to refraction and prescribing
techniques at the community level. There
were in addition sessions on the importance
of prescription writing and referral services
available in and around the main project sites.
The students had many queries during the
Q&A sessions which covered basics such as
torch examination, trial set accessories, vision
charts and the importance of noting down
the patient’s history. The group discussions
too were enlightening as they covered various
aspects.
Ms Rajgandhi’s talk was much appreciated
by the students as she shared her knowledge
and skills with her customary flair for effective
communication. Thanks to this the workshop
concluded on a most successful note as
could be seen from the students’ wonderful
feedback that pointed to a positive learning
experience.
As Mr Gupta thanked the guest speaker
in his closing address in the presence of the
students, faculty and head of the department,
he stressed that the learning from the
workshop would be implemented in practice.
He added that such educative workshops that
covered so many aspects of optometry were the
need of the hour. The students proposed the
vote of thanks. Much good cheer was evident as
they gathered for a group photograph.
GROUP PHOTO WITH OPTOMETRY STUDENTS