Vision Screenings Support Future Radiographers

CLEAR VISION: More than 60 students from the MITS Department received vision screenings as part of a collaboration with the Department of Ophthalmic Sciences.

Monday, 02 March 2026

The Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences (MITS) and the Department of Ophthalmic Sciences recently joined forces to provide vision screenings for students, ensuring they are ready to meet the visual demands of their profession from day one.

More than 60 students from the MITS Department received vision screenings, which took place during their orientation programme at the Bellville Campus.

About 40 third-year students from the Department of Ophthalmic Sciences assisted and manned five screening stations.

“One of the essential health requirements within the Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences is that students possess adequate eyesight to accurately visualise and interpret medical images which is a core component of their training and professional competency as radiographers,” said Abigail Petersen, Clinical Instructor: Diagnostic Radiography, who was the main facilitator for the MITS orientation programme.

“This marks the first collaboration of its kind and an excellent example of interdisciplinary teamwork.”

The main facilitator for the vision screening services was Angelique Walbrugh.

Written by Ilse Fredericks
Email: Frederickskennediji@cput.ac.za

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