On 27 June 2023, Allison Summers, O.D., F.A.A.O., M.C.R., Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Oregon Health and Science University Casey Eye Institute, USA; Mr.Ratipark Tamornpark and Mr.Panupong Upala, lecturers from the School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University in collaboration with researcher team of the MFU Center of Excellence for the Hill-tribe Health Research organised the "Pediatric Eye Care Readiness in Rural Northern Thailand” project. This project was a part of academic cooperation between the School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University and Oregon Health and Science University Casey Eye Institute.
It aimed to provide a training in children’s eye care for 33 village health volunteers and nurses of Huai Ma Hin Fon sub-district health promoting hospital. Moreover, MFU team and Dr.Summers visited Huai Ma Hin Fon School and offered eye exams for 120 Prathom 1-3 students (Grade 1 -3).
