Primary School Children's Vision Screening Project

Authors

Veronica O'Dwyer, Dublin Institute of TechnologyFollow
Sandra Harrington, Dublin Institute of TechnologyFollow

Files

Publisher

Technological University Dublin

Description

In the final year of the BSc in Optometry, students work with children in local schools to do vision screenings, supervised by DIT lecturers. This project enhances students’ experience of working with children, and ensures that any local children with eye problems are swiftly referred to a specialist.

Publication Date

2012

Keywords

service learning, community based learning, research, DIT, Schools, vision, testing, primary

Disciplines

Education