VISUAL AND DENTAL HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

A participatory approach and the exchange of good practices between the local TSF team and volunteers are at the heart of such a mandate.

VISUAL AND DENTAL HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Reception and registration of beneficiaries for consultations in visual health and dentistry. The most vulnerable people (women, children, the elderly and refugees) are prioritized.

VISUAL AND DENTAL HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

After training received by volunteers, local TSF employees were able to give each registered beneficiary a visual acuity test before their consultation with optometrists.

VISUAL AND DENTAL HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

The auto-refractometer, used in a dark room, is a device that allows you to assess the refraction of the eyes. This upstream step provides important information to optometrists.

VISUAL AND DENTAL HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Eye exam, eye disease screening and referral by optometrists. A total of 695 consultations were carried out at the Bétou health center.

VISUAL AND DENTAL HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Each pair of glasses available has been identified and labeled with the prescription by TSF volunteers. During the mandate, the opticians provide the glasses adapted to the needs of the beneficiaries. Sunglasses are also distributed to prevent certain eye diseases.

VISUAL AND DENTAL HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Thanks to referral, ophthalmology follow-up is offered to beneficiaries with a problem requiring special care.

VISUAL AND DENTAL HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

In the surgery room, the ophthalmologist can operate on the various referred cases, in particular those of pterygiums.

VISUAL AND DENTAL HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

A multidisciplinary approach is often favored during mandates. The refugee population also benefited from dental care provided by a dentist. 79 dental consultations were carried out.

VISUAL AND DENTAL HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Capacity building from professional to professional through practical training.