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Pediatric Ophthalmology Updates

Pediatric Ophthalmology Updates: Earlier Detection, Earlier Referrals, New Technologies and Strategies
Pediatric Ophthalmology Updts presentation

Abstract

Pediatric Ophthalmology Updates: Earlier Detection, Earlier Referrals, New Technologies and Strategies
  • Linda Lawrence, M.D.
Medical updates are essential for educational personnel working with young children with visual impairment. Come learn from pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Linda Lawrence about exciting new ophthalmological updates. Information will be shared about work in the field of neonatology to assist in earlier identification of visual impairment of high risk infants, such as babies who are premature, have a genetic disorder, and/or have experienced hypoxia. Handheld Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is changing the way doctors view the retina and the brain.  This technology is becoming more common and has implications for earlier detection of vision problems or impairments. Earlier referrals may mean different strategies are needed from TVIs on how to address the needs of these very young children.  This may include actual hospital privileges and infant handling.  Information will also be shared about updates concerning Retinopathy of Prematurity. In addition, information will be shared about prescribing glasses for a very young child and an update on refractive surgery.
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  • Home
  • Virtual Training
    • Schedule of Trainings
    • Dec 10 Vision Screening via Telehealth
    • Jan 26 Multisensory Impairment
    • Feb 25 Supporting Families, Parent Coaching
    • Mar 18 Active Learning
    • Apr 29 Serving Native Americans & Tribal Communities
    • May 13 Face to Face & Virtual Experiences (NM/UT)
    • Jun 3 Unilateral Hearning Loss
    • Aug 19 Mid/Moderate Hearning Loss
    • Sep Closing Keynote
  • TSBVI Archived Sessions
  • WREIC 2019
    • Agenda >
      • Overview
      • Pre-conference
      • General Sessions
    • Speakers
    • Sessions >
      • Applying Mindfulness
      • Autism
      • B60MSI
      • Building Blocks
      • Closing Panel
      • Communications in Action
      • Cued Speech
      • CVI Brain Development
      • CVI Strategies
      • Language Dev Scales
      • Listening to Learn
      • Mindfulness
      • Neuro-Developmental
      • Ophthalmology Updates
      • Safety Connection
      • Tactile Strategies
      • Tactual Development
      • Tangible Symbols
      • Tele-Intervention
      • Trauma Informed Care
      • Visual Attention
    • Hosts
    • Sponsors
    • Exhibitors
    • Speaker Bios