Presentations Description
Christine Nearchou presents on Assessment Pearls and Childhood Development Milestones in Young Children for Optometrists
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: This lecture focuses on the crucial aspects of assessing vision in young children, with an emphasis on infants and toddlers. We'll explore:
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: This lecture focuses on the crucial aspects of assessing vision in young children, with an emphasis on infants and toddlers. We'll explore:
- Key developmental milestones in visual function
- Techniques for effectively testing infants and toddlers
- Establishing benchmarks for 'normal' visual development
- Identifying red flags that warrant further investigation
Optometrists will gain valuable insights into:
- Age-appropriate assessment techniques
- Recognising typical vs atypical visual development
- Critical warning signs that may indicate visual or developmental issues
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, attendees will be
- Better equipped to conduct thorough assessments
- Make informed decisions about when to refer for additional evaluation or intervention
Assessment:
WAVE on Demand is available to watch for CPD (if you have not already watched Live) however the MCQS Assessments are no longer available.
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