Dear OPTOGLOBE members,
We are excited to introduce the Arclight Project, an initiative that has revolutionised
the approach to eye care by providing simple, affordable, and highly effective
diagnostic tools.
https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/arclight/
The Arclight device is a compact, solar-powered ophthalmoscope and otoscope that
allows Optometry students, professionals, and community health workers to conduct
thorough eye and ear examinations, even in resource-limited settings.
https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/arclight/devices/arclight/
The Arclight is lightweight, easy to use, and extremely cost-effective compared to
conventional devices, making it an invaluable tool for students and practitioners in
underserved regions. Designed to support accurate diagnosis of common eye
conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma, it enhances the quality of care provided
to patients in the most challenging environments.
https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/arclight/research/
Alongside the Arclight device, the project also offers extensive online educational
materials to help you get the most out of this innovative tool.
https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/arclight/teaching-materials/clinical-teaching/
https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/arclight/teaching-materials/primary-eye-care/
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These materials
include video tutorials, guides, and interactive content, making easier for students to learn in
diagnostic techniques and apply them confidently.

By incorporating the Arclight device into your practice, you can improve
your diagnostic skills while contributing to reducing the global burden of
preventable blindness.
Please visit the Arclight Project Website for more information and be sure
to check out the educational resources available to expand your learning
experience.
Let’s embrace the future of affordable, quality eye care together!
For more information contact arclight@st-andrews.ac.uk