The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

3213.0: Monday, November 11, 2002 - 1:30 PM

Abstract #41911

Vision Screening in Migrant Farmworker Camps in Oregon

Janet Leasher, OD MPH, Pacific University College of Optometry, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, 971-544-1925, janetleasher@msn.com

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss a program which incorporates service learning for health professional students, community outreach, screening for eye conditions in an underserved population

    Keywords: Vision Care, Migrant Farm Workers

    Presenting author's disclosure statement:
    Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Pacific University College of Optometry Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Clinic Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation Call for Health
    I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
    Relationship: I am employed by Pacific University as a part-time assistant professor of optometry. Call for Health funded the eye exams referred to Pacific as a result of camp vision screenings. I did not receive any payment of any kind for the work in performing the

    Vision Care Screening and Outreach Programs

    The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA