Clear Sight Ahead: A Look into the Future
The Vision 20/20 project, a collaborative effort between Otago Polytechnic and Otago University's School of Medicine, is aimed at developing a participatory vision screening programme for students in New Zealand. This innovative initiative seeks to increase accessibility and early detection of vision problems among students.
The project leverages the expertise from Otago Polytechnic, likely in applied health sciences or technology, alongside clinical and research expertise from the School of Medicine at Otago University. Together, they create evidence-based screening protocols, training materials, and participatory methods that enable students to carry out vision checks reliably and effectively within their communities.
The Vision 20/20 slideshow presentation, available for download (18 MB), provides additional support for the webinar video. It includes an index, purpose, guest introductions, project background, the testing process and teacher reflections, specific learning and curriculum links, participant questions, supporting resources, SLH links, and a closing thank you.
The webinar titled Vision 20/20 was recorded and is available for viewing. Related content resources, including a student-created how-to video and more detailed information to support understanding, are also available.
The Vision 20/20 Project received funding through Otago Science into Action and was part of the Participatory Science Platform, funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The project has been supported and funded by several organizations.
For a deeper understanding of the project's scope, timeline, or outcomes, consulting directly with Otago Polytechnic or Otago University channels or recent academic publications related to Vision 20/20 is recommended.
The Eye dissection activity uses cows' eyes for observing parts of the human eye, while the Labelling the eye activity is available for learning about and identifying parts of the human eye. The Pinhole cameras and eyes activity models the human eye and demonstrates short-sightedness and long-sightedness.
The Vision 20/20 Project is in line with recent health science and education initiatives in New Zealand focused on improving youth eye health through accessible community programs. A teacher case study offers insights into implementing the Vision 20/20 programme in the classroom.
The national strategic plan for Science in Society, A Nation of Curious Minds - He Whenua Hihiri i te Mahara, was a joint government initiative led by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Ministry of Education, and Office of the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor. This initiative supports the Vision 20/20 project's mission to empower students to take an active role in their own health and wellbeing.
Videos are available for additional information about the Vision 20/20 toolkit. For those interested in learning more about this groundbreaking project, these resources provide valuable insights into the world of participatory science and its potential to transform health education in New Zealand.
- The Vision 20/20 Project, funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and aligned with the national strategic plan for Science in Society, focuses on improving eye health and wellness among youth in New Zealand, with a participatory vision screening programme that integrates science, medical-conditions, and fitness-and-exercise through community-based education.
- The project's comprehensive resources, such as the Vision 20/20 slideshow presentation, webinar, student-created videos, and eye dissection activities, provide invaluable information about eye-health, health-and-wellness, and fitness-and-exercise, contributing to a broader understanding of medical-conditions and their early detection.
