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I want to introduce to you International Service Learning (http://www.islonline.org/). In short, ISL sends medical and educational volunteer teams to several under-served populations in Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Africa, and more. There are teams set specifically for pre-medical, dental, public health, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary, and OPTOMETRY students. Im sure you all know that study abroad opportunities tailored specifically for optometry are extremely hard to find.
As of now, Im recruiting an optometry team, destination Costa Rica between December 27th and January 8th. This program costs $1870 and will cover two meals a day, travel expenses while in the country, prescription medications and supplies for clinics, student lodging and staffing costs (translators, doctors, team leaders, cooks, etc). There is financial aid available through Good Samaritan Missions sponsorship program to help reduce trip cost.
Just to name a few things, we will be conducting various non-invasive exams/screenings, attending a local vision fair, dispensing reading glasses all under the supervision of eye care professionals. Several eye screening protocols will be learned and used including but not limited to cover test, versions, test, pin hole occluder screening.
Please message me if you're serious about going!
