FBV (Foundations in Binocular Vision) Workshop
Date: 22/02/2025 (AEST)
Venue: Harmony Vision Care, 20A/221 Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes, QLD, 4227
Provider: ACBO
Contact: Sarah Edwards, [E] info@acbo.org.au, [P] 03 9614 3400
Activity Outline
The Foundations in Binocular Vision Course will appeal to optometrists wanting to broaden their scope of practise, or those wanting a refresher in binocular vision.
The In-person workshop following the online component is on assessment, techniques and case discussions.
The FBV Program provides:
A model of care that makes sense, is easy to follow, and can be built on in the future.
An increased skill set to observe patients and collect data.
A pathway for building confidence to make sure you can continue to put what you learn into action.
You can read more about the program here: https://www.acbo.org.au/professionals/menu/education/387-foundations-in-binocular-vision
Learning Objectives
- 1.1 Recall the adaptive responses in the accommodation-vergence relationship.
- 1.2 Review the pain adaptation theory applied to accommodation-vergence adaptation.
- 1.3 Explain the common themes in near-point stress models
- 2.1 Illustrate an appropriate case history
- 2.2 Perform unilateral and alternating cover tests.
- 2.3 Perform a comprehensive near point of convergence assessment, including Red-Green lens testing.
- 2.4 Assess the effect of adding plus; repeating a cover test after NPC testing; and assess whether the NPC has changed.
- 2.5 Express what these results mean about phoria measures.
- 3.1 Review the protocol of analytical vergence and accommodation workups.
- 3.2 Practice live analytical and free space vergence and accommodation assessment.
- 3.3 List practice results and record findings for later review and interpretation.
- 4.1 Interpret vergence and accommodation assessment results and recognise any patterns which emerge
- 4.2 Demonstrate the use of near additions, and the resulting changes in accommodation and vergence function.
- 4.3 Perform near retinoscopy techniques
- 4.4 Review case reports of history and vergence, convergence and accommodation function assessments.
- 5.1 Describe options for prescribing decisions at near in treating accommodative-convergence dysfunctions
- 5.2 Restate vision therapy principles for treatment of accommodative-convergence dysfunctions
- 5.3 Practice yoked prism assessment, demonstrate Z- axis saccades, perform minus lens activities, roleplay vectogram activities
- 5.4 Discuss cases including practical application of assessments and application of lens and/or vision therapy treatments
Max CPD hours awarded: Up To 5.75 (5.25i)
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Review Analytical work-ups |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Review Near Additions and near retinoscopy technique. |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Review Prescribing decisions at near |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Review Adaptive Patterns, Pain Adaptation and Near Stress Models |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Workshop: Case History and Near Point |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1 |