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Defining Near Vision Behaviour: A New Tool for Practice

Available from: 12/12/2018

Where to publish: www.mivision.com.au and mieducation.com

Provider: Mivision

Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] nikki@mivision.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616

Learning Objectives

  • Appreciate the specific relationships between posture and reading
  • Understand how the use of motion capture technology can be used to record precise data on posture related to targets and tasks
  • Understand how it is possible to use a pseudo reading task to assess direction of gaze; working distance; lateral offset; and visual behaviour without the need for the patient to use a near correction
  • Understand how this data can be applied to personalise the near vision of a progressive lens

Max points awarded: 2.00

Session Information

Name
Defining Near Vision Behaviour: A New Tool for Practice
Activity Type
Independent Learning with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
Yes
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Defining Near Vision Behaviour: A New Tool for PracticeIndependent Learning with AssessmentNoYes2.00

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.