Mastering Refraction for Kids - Online Course
Provider: Myopia Profile Pty Ltd
Contact: Kate Gifford, [E] kate@myopiaprofile.com, [P] 0411109076
Learning Objectives
- Why refraction matters: Discuss the functional impacts of ametropia and amblyopia in children and the importance of early diagnosis
- Measuring visual acuity in kids: Outline appropriate visual acuity tests for use in the paediatric population and describe normative acuity results for children based on their age
- Mastering your retinoscope: Demonstrate free space distance and near retinoscopy techniques
- Autorefraction, cycloplegia and subjective methods: Discuss comparative accuracy and appropriate use of autorefraction, cycloplegia, accommodation control and subjective refraction in children
- Finalizing the prescription: Outline appropriate prescribing decisions for hyperopia, myopia, anisometropia and astigmatism based on patient age, taking emmetropization into consideration
- Dispensing considerations and practice systems: Propose a variety of practical aspects to support successful paediatric prescribing and optical dispensing, including practice staff training and handover, and parental education.
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Mastering Refraction for Kids - Online Course |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |