The
changing face of optics and the role of the Optician
At least 10%
of your patients have visual perceptual problems they expect you
to treat them or refer them to someone who will. You must be:
Expert in
refraction and prescribing
Expert in lens dispensing
Expert in perception
Duty of
care and the rights of the consumer. What can happen if the
perceptual input is inappropriate?
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Convergence |
Strabismus |
Accommodation |
Seizures
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Fields
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Posture |
Vestibular |
Hearing
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Acuity |
Dyslexia
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Tracking
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Dyspraxia
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Asthenopia
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Agoraphobia |
Migraine |
Depression |
Patient
Assessment.
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