{"id":8854,"date":"2023-08-09T08:44:52","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T08:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/iceh-new\/?p=8854"},"modified":"2023-09-05T10:08:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T10:08:40","slug":"rapid-assessment-of-avoidable-blindness-launches-new-programme-for-trainers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/iceh-new\/rapid-assessment-of-avoidable-blindness-launches-new-programme-for-trainers\/","title":{"rendered":"Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness launches new programme for trainers\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”b0e4c9b5-961b-40ec-ac55-8f48db86eca9″ custom_padding=”||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”6996170d-642c-4a52-9572-9cc26dbfecf7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#0c71c3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-50px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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Image: <\/span><\/span>\u00a9 Rolex \/ Joan <\/span>Bardeletti. The Peek visual acuity test, part of the RAAB7 software<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n

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Efforts to improve eye health globally requires an evidence base on the prevalence and type of vision impairment in a particular area. This data is essential in planning services accurately and efficiently, to ensure that those who need care receive timely, appropriate and cost-effective treatment and support.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (<\/span>RAAB)<\/span><\/a> is the most widely used eye health survey method globally and RAAB data is the largest contributor to estimates of the prevalence of blindness and vision impairment worldwide. RAAB data contributes to GBD figures on vision impairment and has helped make the case for national and international policy change in eye health.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>As part of the roll out of RAAB7 (the latest survey methodology and software), the team at the <\/span>International Centre for Eye Health<\/span> are launching a new \u2018Training of Trainers\u2019 Programme to develop the next cohort of qualified trainers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Trainers are instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of survey data. They provide high-quality support to those undertaking surveys globally, assisting in survey planning, data collection, analysis and use of results.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The organisers aim to identify 8 \u2013 10 applicants who are passionate about global eye health and RAAB\u2019s role within it to complete this first intake, taking place in October 2023. <\/span>The deadline for applications is <\/span>28<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> August 2023.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By the end of the programme, trainees should be able to:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n