The flexible optical occluder. Offers a hands-free alternative for optometrists when conducting visual assessments. Alternative aid for double vision.
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"An Ortho ... what?"
Find out about the different 'O' professions within eye care here: buff.ly/37z2yzz
ALT Orthoptists are specialists in how the eyes move and work together. They see both children and adults with a range of eye conditions, including Amblyopia, Strabismus, Nystagmus, and Diplopia. orthoptics.org.uk/what-is-an-orthoptist
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Our Orthoptist Lowri has been in London this week, presenting work on the accuracy of vision tests at the Child Vision Research Society conference 👁️
Accurate vision testing is such an important element of #Orthoptic care 👓
Well done Lowri👏
@AHFTResearch #vision #research #CVRS
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Want to boost your confidence on binocular vision?
Join our new online CPD course covering:
- Prescribing prisms
- Referral to the orthoptics department
- Assessments, examinations, treatments & referrals
✅ 1 CPD point available
Enrol today ➡️ bit.ly/3PzyoSH
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The hospital discharge transition is a well-known risk factor for medication-related harm.
Watch @JenniferFlatman from @TheCountessNHS, as she joins @DoctorDanSmith, for our ‘behind the paper’ feature on medication safety: ow.ly/HRms50OP9lQ
#MCDC
ALT Medical Care - driving change: Behind the paper. How to improve medication safety at hospital discharge with Jennifer Flatman, pharmacist
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The Royal College of Ophthalmologists voices concerns over the future of NHS England’s Special School Eye Care Service (SSECS), in a recent letter to NHS England’s Senior Programme Lead for optical commissioning.
Read more here: rcophth.ac.uk/news-views/the…
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We’ve just had @SimonBerryOptom showing us his innovative Optimec Visual Fixation System - helping to improve patient experience for children who find eye exams a bit (or more!) of a challenge @SeeAbility @durham_uni
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Fantastic opportunity to work with a 🔝 team!!
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Amazing to see!
Excited to be testing the Visual Fixation System designed by @SimonBerryOptom
Here's our Head Optometrist Ian Cunningham @AHOphthalmology holding up the VFS.
Proud to see #innovation in #paediatricophthalmology
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Examining children can often be anxiety provoking, but here are few key tips to make your #pediatric #exams successful and even fun #YOInfo ow.ly/lTiP50JfPqQ
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The report from the CCEHC makes proposals to standardise service provision with vision deficit picked up through school vision screening in England.
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To all my UK Optom friends 👁👁! Can you help with this research from colleagues? 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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What a whirlwind week!
This is my favourite video from the launch of my VFS, a device used to make the eye test more pleasant.
The Optician can examine eyes while the patient watches their favourite video.
Now it’s out there in the world! If you like the idea please share!
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#teddy #bear and his #halfterm #holiday #guardian had their #eyes checked today #optometrist #orthoptist both passed and are looking forward to #clear vision in the #classroom this year. Don’t forget to book your halfterm eye check! #acuity #stereopsis #squint #amblyopia #patch
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Excited about our new video made with @TwistingDucks & @DurhamCouncil on the specialist eye care pathway for people with learning disabilities in County Durham.
Watch the film, find out more on @LOCSU & looking after your eyes here 👇 #EqualRightToSight
seeability.org/news/new-film…
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Visual Evoked Potential is a test of the speed of nerve messages between the eye and the brain while SomatoSensory Evoked Potentials tests the speed of nerve messages between the skin and the brain.
Find out what it's like to have these:
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#MultipleSclerosis
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Did you have vision problems after your stroke? Please consider taking part in this research by @lauren_hepworth She would like to get your input on a new questionnaire. No need to leave your comfy home, it can be done over the phone.
ALT Poster with text and a few icons and a headshot. The text reads "Do you have a vision problem after your stroke? Was your stroke over 12 months ago? If yes, would you be interested in taking part in a study? We are doing research by post or telephone about the impact of stroke-related vision problems testing a new questionnaire. For more info contact Lauren Hepworth on lauren.hepworth@liverpool.ac.uk or 01517955315""
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If you have a visual impairment, specialist low vision orthoptists can offer advice and provide aids to assist you at home, in work, or at school.
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We are recruiting for the Impact of Visual Impairment after Stroke study. If you know/are a #StrokeSurvivor with a post-stroke visual problem for over 12 months, please circulate/get in touch (more contact details in the picture)! @TheStrokeAssoc @biosstrokeneuro
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We are super excited to be able to resume this study investigating focusing abilities and eye structure in Down’s syndrome! Hence, we are still looking for adult volunteers with Down’s syndrome to help us out!! Please get in touch if you can help 🙏🏻
