Uncorrected Refractive Error
There are an estimated 153 million persons worldwide with visual loss from uncorrected refractive error, according to the World Health Organization. Refractive errors can be diagnosed and treated, often resulting in good visual function.
The ICO Task Force on Uncorrected Refractive Errors and School Eye Health was formed in 2007 to strengthen the involvement of the ophthalmic profession, in cooperation with others, to provide better access to high quality, low-cost eye care, especially to regions with limited services.
Learning Document
The Task Force held its last meeting in February 2016, where it launched the Learning Document. This resource presents the lessons learned from the Task Force's eight years of work and experiences.
We are grateful to Light for the World for their significant support of the Task Force over the years.
International Core Curriculum for Refractive Error
Published in January 2011, the International Core Curriculum for Refractive Error focuses on providing training materials for eye care professionals, with the ultimate goal of eliminating or reducing uncorrected refractive error.
The knowledge, skills, and interpersonal behaviors required are focused on the following three core competencies:
- Patient care
- Community and health services
- Medical and refractive knowledge
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Uncorrected Refractive Error Resources
Durban Declaration on Refractive Error and Service Development
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- May 12, 2010
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Global Magnitude of Visual Impairment Caused by Uncorrected Refractive Errors in 2004
- May 12, 2010
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Eyeglasses for Global Development: Bridging the Visual Divide
Eyeglasses for Global Development: Bridging the Visual Divide, released by EYElliance and World Economic Forum, demonstrates… More »
- June 27, 2016
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