Holistic Approach in Binocular Vision Management

Course Date:
To be advice

Duration:
7 hours / 1 day

Time:
9am to 6pm

Mode of Training:
Practical

Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic, Optometry Centre (SPOC)

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Course Introduction

This is a skill-upgrading course to provide highly interactive problem based learning to optometrists in the areas of assessment and management of accommodative and non-strabismic binocular vision (A/BV) disorders.

Lectures will cover the key BV testing, diagnosis and evidence-based holistic approaches in managing A/BV disorders. Participants, in small groups, will be able to deepen their knowledge in BV, revise the various BV testing skills and eventually prescribing vision therapy for A/BV disorders 

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Course Objectives

This course aims to deepen optometrists’ knowledge and skills and providing evidence-based holistic approach in managing accommodative and non-strabismic binocular vision (A/BV) disorders.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Effectively assess and diagnose A/BV disorders
2. Manage A/BV disorders holistically using vision therapy

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Course Outline

Topics (Lectures)

• A/BV Disorders – a problem-based perspective
• Evaluating BV status
• Efficient and effective ways in diagnosing A/BV disorders.
• Case studies in A/BV disorders
• Evidence-based holistic management approach for A/BV disorders
• Preparing your practice for vision therapy

Topics (Workshops)

• Testing and diagnosing A/BV disorders
• Case studies and interactive evaluation of A/BV disorders cum Introduction to Vision Therapy in managing A/BV disorders
• Prescribing Vision Therapy for A/BV disorder

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Suitable for

Registered Optometrists.

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Minimum Entry Requirements / Assumed Skills and Knowledge

Registered Optometrists (Diploma or Degree)

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Award / Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)

Course Fee

	Singapore Citizens aged 50 and above	Singapore PRs/Foreigners
Funding available	50% of the course fee excluding GST (capped at $500 per course)	Nil
Course Fees Payable	$235.40 (incl. of GST)	$125.40 (incl. of GST)

1. Government subsidy will only apply to the course fee portion and will not cover GST
2. For more information on National Silver Academy (NSA), please click here

 

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Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.

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*Registration may be closed once seats are filled up

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Application Procedure

1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:

a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.

b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
PACE Academy

c) Cheques
Please make cheques payable to “Singapore Polytechnic”. Do cross the cheque and write the Registration Reference ID, Applicant Name and NRIC/FIN number at the back of the cheque. When you have completed required details, you may mail the cheque here. 

Please note that an administrative charge of $15 will be imposed for any returned cheques from the bank or financial institution.

2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.