Eye Health Online Course
Introduction: Understanding Eye Anatomy, Conditions, Diseases & Safety
Thanks to modern advances in eye care knowledge and technologies, most eye conditions and diseases are now treatable. Unfortunately, due to the global inequitable distribution of health resources, many people, especially the poor, do not have access to basic medical care, let alone eye care. Many become blind because their eye problems simply go untreated. Unite For Sight strives to eliminate preventable blindness worldwide, providing eye care of the highest quality to the disadvantaged. As volunteers will be interacting with patients with eye problems, it is vital for them to have a basic knowledge of the eye and the diseases associated with it. In this course, the volunteer will learn about
- The anatomy of the eye and the functions of its various parts
- The signs & symptoms, causes & consequences, treatment and prevention of common eye conditions and diseases
- Vitamin A deficiency and its negative effects on eye health
- How to protect the eyes from common eye injuries and ultraviolet radiation.
Module 4: The Scourge of Eye Health: Vitamin A Deficiency