Seeing Clearly, Learning Well: Vision Screening in Australia
Available from: 10/12/2025 (AEDT)
Where to publish: www.mieducation.com
Provider: Mivision
Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] nikki@mivision.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616
Activity Outline
Vision screening is an economic and sustainable way to provide basic eye checks to some of the most vulnerable members of our society. In this article, optometrist Cassandra Haines explains common visual problems in diagnosed children and their impact, and describes how to establish effective screening programs, with practical advice to get things underway.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the impact of poor vision on physical, social, economic, and academic outcomes for children
- Be aware of current paediatric screening programs around Australia
- Understand how you can complement existing screening programs to maximise outcomes for children
- Have the tools to implement and follow-up a screening program
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Seeing Clearly, Learning Well: Vision Screening in Australia |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |