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Low Vision Magnified

Date: 12/07/2022 (AEST)

Venue: Rupert Myers Building (M15), Southern Dr, UNSW, Kensington NSW 2052, NSW, 2052

Provider: Young Optometrists

Contact: Jack Gordon, [E] y.optoms@gmail.com, [P] 0437522308

Learning Objectives

  • To appreciate current ophthalmologists' awareness of low vision services and barriers to using low vision services experienced
  • To discuss and consider feedback from patients about low vision services
  • To provide attendees with the fundamental knowledge of low vision and its impact on visual function and daily living activities as well as the confidence in clinical examination techniques in low vision assessment.
  • To recognise the effects of vision loss of the mental health of patients in order to support and refer low vision patients appropriately.
  • To examine the supports that are available to low vision patients and the referral pathway for further examination and management.

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
Low Vision Magnified
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.5

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.