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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

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.