Visual Field Loss – a Neglected topic

Name: Visual Field Loss - a Neglected topic
SKU: 6361
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R150.00

This talk will guide attendees to understand the difference between eyesight and functional vision. Sight refers to how well the eye captures an image. Vision involves a set of skills that are learned and developed after birth to help children gather and process visual information.

Areas of functional vision required in the classroom will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on how different aspects of functional vision will influence a child’s ability to perform necessary tasks in the classroom, such as reading lines of text on a page, copying information, and staying focused on schoolwork.

Identification and appropriate referrals of visual difficulties will be explained. Observations of visual-related learning difficulties are essential in identifying and intervening in functional vision issues. Appropriate referral to the correct eye care professional requires a good understanding of the differences in the scope of visual care between eye care professionals

Category: Online Webinar

Description

Casha Meintjes (Mrs @Eyetek Optometrists)
Casha has been practicing as an optometrist in South Africa for the past 31 years after qualifying in 1991 at the University of Johannesburg. She owns three optometric practices in greater Johannesburg, trading under “Eyetek.”
Over the years, she has furthered her knowledge in binocular vision, pediatric vision, visual therapy, and neuro-optometry locally and abroad.

Casha attends regular workshops and courses in Neuro-Optometry and is a member of the Neuro-Optometric Association in the United States. She is currently working towards her fellowship in Neuro Optometry.
Casha regularly speaks at schools and neuro-rehabilitation hospitals and hosts workshops for optometrists and occupational therapists.