Educación en salud visual CONVISIÓN

Abstract

Health is influenced by social, cultural and economic factors, and health education, or health literacy, is key to improving decision-making and promoting health in the community. The objective of this process of social appropriation of knowledge is to create a comprehensive eye health program aimed at students and workers exposed to video terminals, focused on education, promotion, guidance and prevention of ocular risks. The study is qualitative with an action-participation research approach. The program was structured in several stages: first, information was collected on ocular pathologies caused by external factors, nutritional problems, and systemic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Then, this information was organized into thematic modules with the development of educational pieces, including topics such as eye health, computer vision syndrome, and myths about vision. The results of the program included awareness of eye health risks, the promotion of healthy habits during the work day, and motivation to make timely optometry consultations