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Foundations in Binocular Vision Program - ONLINE MODULES

Available from: 1/12/2024 (AEDT)

Where to publish: https://www.acbo.org.au

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.

Many optometrists have limited experience and confidence in managing binocular vision dysfunction (BVD). The goal of FBV: To help Optometrists in general practice develop confidence and upskill into more regular binocular vision investigations to diagnose and manage the vision problems they meet in clinical practice.

This Foundations in Binocular Vision (FBV) Program is open to ALL Optometrists

The program offers two components: A series of 4 online seminars to be viewed in your own time (Module 3 has 3 parts) and an In-person workshop on assessment, techniques and case discussions.

Module 1 – Prevalence and Impact of BVD. 

Module 2 - A Clinically Useful Way of Looking at Binocular Vision. 

Module 3 – General Principles for Assessment and Prescribing for BVD. 

Module 4 – Vision Therapy Principles. 

Optometrists can provide improved functional vision care with accessible education and clinical workshop experience to become comfortable, confident and successful in managing binocular vision and accommodation disorders. 

Optometrists can provide improved functional vision care with accessible education and clinical workshop experience to become comfortable, confident and successful in managing binocular vision and accommodation disorders. The education 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.

To read more about the FBV Program CLICK HERE:  https://www.acbo.org.au/professionals/menu/education

Learning Objectives

  • At the completion of module 1 participants will be able to: 1. Understand the prevalence of strabismic and non-strabismic binocular vision disorders across normal populations. 2. Understand the prevalence of binocular vision disorders in special populations. 3. Explored the evidence relating to the rate of symptoms with device and computer use and explore the timing of the emergence of binocular vision disorders in children.
  • At the completion of module 2 participants will be able to: 1. Be able to compare the classical approach to binocular vision disorders to a dynamic model of vision and binocular vision disorders. 2. Understand how the human visual system deals vast amount of information in the natural 3D visual environment and how this relates to human binocular vision development.
  • At the completion of module 2 participants will be able to: 3. Utilise the framework presented to be able conceptualize how measured changes in binocular vision performance away from normal can be related to environmental challenges to vision and the individual’s visual responses to those challenges.
  • At the completion of module 3 PART A participants will be able to: 1. Apply an understanding of how the demand of the modern visual environment impacts on vision. 2. Be able to relate changes over time with accommodation with changes over time with convergence. 3. Be able to apply a model of pain adaption seen in human motor systems to changes in function in the motor systems of vision.
  • At the completion of module 3 PART B participants can: 1. Be able to recognise how changes in visual function can influence changes in what signs or symptoms a person might present with, and apply this running a case history. 2. Be able to contrast how different assessment techniques are used to determine either a diagnosis, provide direction on what to prescribe or recognise a particular pattern of dysfunction, and use this knowledge to develop a core battery of tests to use on every patient
  • At the completion of module 3 PART B participants will be able to: 3. Be able to use qualitative observations during the examination process in addition to quantitative assessment to expose when a deviation from normal binocular function has occurred.
  • At the completion of module 3 PART C participants will be able to: 1. Be able to apply pain management principles to guide prescribing decisions and advice provided to patients for the management of binocular vision dysfunction. 2. Be able to use near retinoscopy techniques and other analytical findings to help guide prescription decisions for the management of binocular vision dysfunction.
  • At the completion of module 3 PART C participants will be able to: 3. Be able to employ a strategy to organise clinical thinking when a case might not be immediately adding up.
  • At the completion of module 4 participants will be able to: 1. Be able to analyze some core diagnostic signs to consider the utilization of vision therapy in binocular vision dysfunction. 2. Be able to contrast different forms of vision therapy used to treat common binocular vision dysfunction, with regards to differences in success rates and why they might differ. 3. Be able to recognise the core ingredients to develop successful vision therapy outcomes.

Max CPD hours awarded: 5.75

Session Information

Name
Foundations in Binocular Vision (FBV) Program ONLINE modules
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
5.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
5.75

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.