Arclight featured in new WHO Eye and Vision Care TAP training modules
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its new Eye and Vision Care Training Access Platform (TAP) modules, a major global education initiative aimed at strengthening primary eye care capacity worldwide. Arclight is proud to feature throughout the training resources as a key low-cost eye and ear examination tool recommended for all grades of health care workers.
As part of the new learning package, WHO has released a series of instructional videos and practical guides demonstrating essential eye-care skills using accessible technologies. The Arclight device appears across several of these materials, including the videos ‘How to carry out a fundus reflex screen in children three years and younger’ and ‘Eye health screen for children’, where it is highlighted as a practical and affordable yet effective instrument for early detection of eye disease.
Designed specifically for use in low-resource settings, the Arclight’s compact design, integrated solar charging and ease of use make it particularly suitable for primary eye care and community-based screening programmes, a focus area of the WHO TAP curriculum.
Dr Andrew Blaikie, ophthalmologist and clinical lead for the Arclight Project, reflected on its inclusion:
“We’re delighted that WHO has chosen to integrate the Arclight into its global training platform. The TAP modules will equip thousands of health workers with practical skills to detect eye conditions earlier and more effectively.
“Having the Arclight included reflects its strong scientific evidence base and existing widespread adoption with over 50,000 devices distributed globally in collaboration with all the world’s major eye care NGOs and training institutions. Inclusion in the WHO training modules underscores its value as an easy-to-use, affordable tool that can make quality comprehensive eye care accessible anywhere in the world.”
The TAP modules are freely available through WHO’s online learning platforms and will support efforts to reduce preventable blindness by improving early detection and referral in communities worldwide. In 2026 the Arclight Project will be releasing its new universal eye and ear training resources available on a mobile phone-based application to further support implementation of primary eye and ear care in resource-poor regions.