Visual assessment in an industrial environment: a training experience in nursing
Abstract
This study described an educational intervention developed in an industrial setting by five undergraduate nursing students from a public university in San Luis Potosí, in the city of Matehuala, during the 2023–2024 period. Action research using a participatory approach was implemented to strengthen clinical competence in visual assessment through an ocular screening program focused on the early detection of visual alterations and the promotion of eye health. The design was structured in three phases: (1) initial diagnosis and student training; (2) application of visual screening tests among workers; and (3) qualitative analysis of the formative experience. Training included ocular anatomy, examination techniques, instrument handling, interpretation of findings, and referral criteria, supported by two questionnaires administered via Microsoft Forms. Students conducted screening tests using Snellen charts, perimetry, and fundus examination in selected cases, along with a structured clinical history. A total of 104 workers were assessed, 66.35% from production areas, with a mean age of 31.5 years; 22 had chronic degenerative diseases. Fifty percent reported visual problems and 76% experienced symptoms such as tearing, dry eye, or itching; only 18 used corrective lenses. Ergonomic factors related to lighting, posture, and screen exposure were also identified. The results revealed clinical needs within the working population and areas for improvement in professional training. The intervention strengthened students’ clinical judgment and observational competencies and supported the systematic and early integration of ophthalmic content and situated practice into the nursing curriculum.
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