Search results for Binocular vision

This article provides practical advice on the detection and management of amblyopia and uncorrected refractive error in children.

Maajid is a locum who's taken on a new role at a practice where a vital piece of equipment is not working and will not be replaced for several months. What should he do?

The College provides the latest news, research, advice and guidance on binocular vision, and all the key optical topics. These are regularly reviewed to ensure you are completely up-to-date with your practice.

This online CPD course follows an optometrist while they examine four children of differing ages being managed in practice for a variety of binocular vision anomalies.

Incomitance in cases of binocular vision defects can be a sign of disease or injury. Sophie Goodchild reminds us of the essentials.

This article focuses on the tests used for the detection and measurement of binocular anomalies, many of which can be performed without the need for expensive or sophisticated equipment.

Online CPD courses for optometrists on the topic of binocular vision.

This online CPD course helps optometrists practise making clinical decisions, covering a range of topics and clarify when to refer patients and the level of urgency of referrals.

Adrian O'Dowd looks at researchers' efforts to treat fading accommodation more effectively now and in the future.

Is convergence insufficiency (CI) diagnosed with too few clinical signs? Is management is too basic?

This recorded webinar by Simon Frackiewicz MCOptom gives you an overview of the anatomy of the cranial nerves involved in ocular motility and their surrounding structures, and will show how the common causes of nerve palsy arise.

Optometrist and new practice owner Gemma Hill MCOptom on why she chose to work in independent practice, and the challenge of setting up her own business.

A clinical perspective on recent developments in the field of Infantile nystagmus (IN).

Dr Simon Frackiewicz MCOptom covers some practical advice for optometrists to help regain confidence in binocular vision, which may have been affected by the altered ways of working during the pandemic.

Prashant Shah MCOptom PGDipOphth DipClinOptom on the differential diagnosis of OMG when patients present with diplopia or ophthalmoplegia and an existing autoimmune condition.

Clinical files: Patient diagnosed with bilateral glaucoma with a visual field defect, do they need to notify the DVLA (or DVA)?

Amblyopia is a binocular disorder but all too often it is treated monocularly. Becky McCall asks if video game play offers a new way forward.

In this recorded lecture, Professor Bruce Evans FCOptom highlights the role of practitioners in providing eye care for children and aims to improve members' confidence in managing these cases whilst stressing the need for practitioners to be aware of their limitations.

What ocular complications does Ehlers-Danlos cause and how should optometrists treat patients with this condition? Léa Surugue reports.

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Domiciliary optometrists require flexibility, adaptability and good communication with vulnerable patients, writes Léa Surugue.

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In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question to a panel of members.

Optometry Tomorrow Bitesize conference will be taking place virtually from Sunday 23 to Friday 28 April 2023.

Kim Thomas looks at the genesis of the eye and the rich variety of optical systems in the animal kingdom.

Podcast: Daniel talks to Simon Frackiewicz MCOptom about the difference between orthoptics and optometry, how the two approaches work, differences in prescribing prisms, and much more.

Optometrists often share premises with audiologists, but what other businesses work well in tandem with optometry? Steve Smethurst shows how additional services can improve patient experience and make good business sense.

This recorded webinar by Professor Bruce Evans FCOptom will help you diagnose binocular vision anomalies and identify those that can be treated by an optometrist, those that need referral or do not require treatment.

Simon Frackiewicz MCOptom is a director of two thriving independent practices, an HES orthoptist and optometrist, and a charity eye care provider in Kenya.

This online CPD course will provide you with an understanding of different techniques that can be used to assess the vision of very young children and children with learning disabilities.

Heart attacks transiently increase in number when the clocks go forward. Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma can interfere with the body’s sleep-wake cycles. Becky McCall examines the relationship between the eye and sleep.

Professor Sir Colin Blakemore discusses the possible brain mechanisms for interpreting stereoscopic cues and perspective in this video recording.

A message from Leon Davies, College President

Podcast: Simon Frackiewicz MCOptom answers all those questions there wasn't time to cover during his webinar on binocular vision.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

Podcast: Daniel talks to Simon Frackiewicz MCOptom DipTp(IP) who answers all those questions there wasn't time to cover during his popular webinar on ocular motility.

Adrian O’Dowd asks how optometrists should respond to a rise in the rate of retinoblastoma in children across Europe.

Podcast: Professor Bruce Evans FCOptom replies to the member questions there wasn't enough time to answer during his recent webinar on the diagnosis of binocular vision anomalies.