Since knowledge sharing is a core value for IRIS Mundial, much effort is invested in providing continuing education to local vision professionals. Thanks to the expertise of the organization’s volunteers, numerous training missions are carried out with the objective of improving the quality of the eye care offered, in terms of eyewear, visual screening techniques, ophthalmological examinations or new surgical techniques. These missions are organized to provide the staff of IRIS Mundial’s permanent programs and other vision partners in developing countries the tools they need to carry out their work in a perspective of empowerment.
Training was also provided during the internships carried out by students of the School of Optometry of the Université de Montréal. These internships are described in the special projects category.
Training missions carried out by IRIS Mundial volunteers
Saint-Louis, Senegal
January 25 to February 15, 2020
Support in the field of management and organizational development for the staff of the permanent program.
By M. André Racine, expert in organizational management.
Saint-Louis, Senegal
November 14 to 24, 2019
Training nurses and teammates in the field of eye care as part of our permanent program in Saint-Louis.
By Dr. Francine Lavallée, optometrist and Ms. Sophie Duchesne, optician.
Saint-Louis, Senegal
March 21 to 31, 2019
Training nurses and teammates in the field of eye care as part of our permanent program in Saint-Louis.
By Drs Nicole Vachon and Marie-Chantal Hudon, optometrists.
Labrousse, Haiti
March 14 to 28, 2018
Training nurses of the health center in the field of eye care to ensure the sustainability of visual care in the area.
By Drs Rashi Reskalla and Sylvie Sarrazin, optometrists
Limbé, Haiti
May 6 to 13, 2017
Training a nurse and teammates in the field of eye care as part of our two permanent programs.
By Drs Nicolas Sylvestre and Noémie Larouche, optometrists
Limbé, Haiti
November 22 to 29, 2016
Training nurses and teammates in the field of eye care as part of our two permanent programs.
By Drs Annie Moreau, ophtalmologist and Marie-Chantal Hudon, optometrist
Limbé, Haiti
May 7 to August 22, 2016
Organizational capacity building for the staff of the permanent program in Limbé.
By Marie-Laurence Bordeleau, Intern for Manager without borders
Miragoâne, Haiti
April 26 to May 3, 2016
Training nurses and teammates in the field of eye care as part of our two permanent programs. Practical training during the one-time project.
By Drs Francine Lavallée and Marie-Chantal Hudon, optometrists
Limbé, Haiti
November 10 to 17, 2015
Training nurses and teammates in the field of eye care as part of our permanent program.
By Dr. Nicole Vachon, optometrist
Labrousse and Limbé
Haiti May 12 to 26, 2015
Training nurses and teammates in the field of eye care as part of our two permanent programs.
By Drs Francine Lavallée and Marie-Chantal Hudon, optometrists
Limbé, Haiti
June 3 to 10, 2014
Training nurses and teammates in the field of eye care as part of our two permanent programs.
By Drs Francine Lavallée and Marie-Chantal Hudon, optometrists
Nampula, Mozambique
October 12 to 26, 2013
A team of IRIS Mundial volunteers went to Nampula, Mozambique, to provide basic training in the technique of phacoemulsification (technique used in cataract surgery) to members of the ophthalmology department of the Nampula central Hospital.
Labrousse, Haiti
October 7 to 14, 2013
Training nurses and teammates in the field of eye care as part of our second permanent program in Limbé.
Par les Dres Francine Lavallée et Vicky Larochelle, optométristes
Labrousse, Haiti
December 1 to 6, 2010
Training a nurse in the field of eye care as part of the first permanent program.
Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
October 9 to 16, 2010
Continuing education for ophthalmologists on eye surgery.
Training a nurse in the field of eye care.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
July 7 to 14, 2010
SLT Laser training for ophthalmologists and residents.
Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
January 2009
Training in refraction and retinoscopy for ophthalmologists and technicians.
Nampula, Mozambique
December 2007
Training in refraction and retinoscopy for ophthalmologists and technicians.
Les Cayes, Haiti
May 19 to 26, 2007
Continuing education for ophthalmologists on eye surgery.
Training in refraction and retinoscopy for ophthalmologists and technicians.
Les Cayes, Haiti
September 7 to 14, 2006
Continuing education for ophthalmologists on eye surgery.
Training in refraction and retinoscopy for ophthalmologists and technicians.