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Practical Vision Therapy Workshop 3

Date: 14/11/2021 (AEDT)

Venue: Online Workshop

Provider: ACBO

Contact: Sarah Edwards, [E] admin@acbo.org.au, [P] 0396143400

Learning Objectives

  • 1.1. Define amblyopia 2. Define various aetiologies for amblyopia including: • Refractive, • Strabismus, • Image degradation, • Mixed 3. Define Strabismus, including classifications: • Exotropia • Esotropia • Hypertropia • Constant versus intermittent, • Alternating versus Unilateral
  • 2.1. Define the treatment options for refractive amblyopia, including: 1. Refractive correction, 2. Penalisation/occlusion, 3. Vision Therapy 2. Understand & discuss the considerations for refractive correction: 1. Prescription – how much?, 2. Aniseikonia, 3. Refractive Engineering 3. Understand the merits & considerations for occlusion/penalisation, including: 1. Fogging, 2. Direct & Indirect Patching, 3. Length of treatment, 4. Compliance, 5. Active vs Passive approaches
  • 3.1. Understand the merits of different vision therapy activities aimed at the treatment of anisometropic amblyopia 2. Understand that activities must be presented according to a treatment hierachy, involving consideration of: 1. Monocular skill equalisation 2. Spatial awareness & localisation 3. Biocular versus binocular 3. Understand the use of filters, lenses and prisms to alter space and provide a way for patients to process vision independently or simultaneously through both visual channels
  • 4.1. Deliver vision therapy techniques to patients with amblyopia by adjusting for working distance, target size and/or target brightness. 2. Deliver in-office therapy techniques using equipment including: 1. Vectograms, 2. Cheiroscopes, 3. Prism glasses, 4. Randot targets 3. Deliver therapy techniques requiring home-based reinforcement, by providing the patient with ways to load the activity as they progress.

Max CPD hours awarded: 6

Session Information

Name
Intro to Amblyopia
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.5
Name
Therapeutic considerations for Amblyopia
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.5
Name
Vision Therapy for Amblyopia
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
Vision Therapy for Amblyopia
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
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.