Low Vision Webinar Recording

What’s covered:

• Registration (SI/SSI)
• calculating Magnification and WD,
• the different types of magnifiers (hand, stand, and spectacle-mounted, Galilean, and Astronomical),
• also non-optical aids.

Competencies covered:

– 1.2.1: Understands the patient’s expectations and aspirations and manages situations where these cannot be met.
– 2.2.1: Is able to manage all patients, including those who have additional clinical or social needs.
– 4.2.1: Advises on the use of and dispenses simple low vision aids, including simple hand and stand magnifiers, typoscopes, and handheld telescopes.
– 4.2.2: Understands the application of complex low vision aids.
– 7.1.5: Assesses patients with impaired visual function and understands the use of specialist charts for distance and near vision, and the effects of lighting, contrast, and glare.
– 7.1.7: Understands the special examination needs of patients with severe visual field defects.