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RAAB 5

RAAB 5 manual

RAAB 5 is a free package for the entry and analysis of data from rapid assessment of avoidable blindness surveys. The package contains software (Windows only), supporting documentation and training materials.

RAAB 5 has been comprehensively redeveloped and improved from the previous version published in 2007. New features in RAAB 5 include: Summary reports on key outputs, Optional Diabetic Retinopathy module plus supporting materials, Spanish lanaguage version, Improved survey and IOV forms, support for Windows Vista, 7 and 8.

The RAAB 5 update also includes tables on Functional Low Vision: people aged 50+ with best corrected VA<6/18 to PL+ in the better eye, which cannot be treated anymore. With increasing life expectancy, an increasing treatment options in eye care, avoidable blindness is reducing but unavoidable blindness is increasing. Authors: Hans Limburg and Walter Meester. Diabetic Retinopathy module, Sarah Polack Publisher: International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Published: March 2013 Download the RAAB 5 package:

RAAB training certification

Good planning and organisation are vital for success when carrying out RAAB surveys. We strongly advise you to co-ordinate with a certified RAAB trainer when planning a RAAB survey. The International Centre for Eye Health maintains a list of certified RAAB trainers on its website.

Download individual components of the RAAB 5 Package:

English

Installation files: ZIP (46.7Mb)

Manual & supporting materials:

Survey forms:

IOV forms:

Training presentations:

Forms for optional Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) module:

Training presentations for optional DR module:

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Instale los archivos de software: ZIP (46Mb)

Manuales:

Formulario encuesta:

Formulario VIO:

Enseñanza de diapositivas de ERCE:

Módulo opcional de RD:

Enseñanza de diapositivas de RD: