Vision care in Nicaragua

In recent years an increasing number of professionals have become interested in providing health care to the people in under-privileged countries. Today, optometrists are serving these people through various organizations. This article relates the experiences of three University of Houston College of Optometry fourth year students during their volunteer optometric service in Nicaragua in the summer of 1975. Most colleges and schools of optometry have similar programs; however, only Ohio State University and the University of Houston participate in the Amigos de las Americas program. Participation in these and other similar activities by the profession is necessary to maintain good public health and develop better public relations.