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The Role of Binocular Vision on Learning, Development, and Activities of Daily Living
Presenter:  Sarah Williams, OD, FAAO, Assistant Professor of Specialty Care, New England College of Optometry,  Attending Pediatric Optometrist, NECO Center for Eye Care
  • Impairment of the visual system can not only affect development, but also influence the way individuals interact with their surroundings and everyday tasks. A common misconception is that normal “vision” simply means having 20/20 visual acuity and healthy ocular structures. In addition to good optics and healthy ocular structures, a normal visual system requires functional binocular vision and solid informational processing skills. Individuals with disabilities are not only at a higher risk for visual impairment, but also disorders that impact the binocular vision system such as high refractive error, strabismus, amblyopia, and oculomotor dysfunction. This presentation will focus on different binocular vision disorders, how they impact learning and development, and what interventions should be considered for individuals with disabilities.
  • CEUS:  .5 ACVREP; Certificates of Attendance by request
  • Length: 41 minutes​​
  • Resources: Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey PDF  /  Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey RTF
  • REGISTER to view this free session. Please Note: The date you will see when registering for the "Focus" Talk is the date that the presentation was recorded. All "Focus" Talks are available for viewing immediately after registration. ​
 
"Implicit Bias” Toward Persons with Disabilities and Its Impact on Vision Care
​Presenter: Greg R. Waldorf, OD, MPH, FAAO, Associate Dean for Clinical Programs, MCPHS School of Optometry
  • ​Implicit bias is part of the human condition that impacts how we interact with others. This lecture will discuss implicit bias and how it can impact our perceptions of individuals with disabilities and vision loss. Understanding implicit bias will help the attendee investigate their own biases and develop strategies to counteract them when it comes to working with individuals with disabilities and visual impairment.
  • CEUS: .5 ACVREP; Certificates of Attendance by request
  • Length: 43 minutes
  • REGISTER to view this free session. Please Note: The date you will see when registering for the "Focus" Talk is the date that the presentation was recorded. All "Focus" Talks are available for viewing immediately after registration. ​  
 
Glasses: Considerations for People with Developmental Disabilities
​Presenter: Greg R. Waldorf, OD, MPH, FAAO, Associate Dean for Clinical Programs, MCPHS School of Optometry
  • It can be difficult knowing if glasses will help a patient with developmental disabilities. Many things must be considered before getting that prescription filled. This lecture will discuss various eye conditions that glasses can help, but also some of the pitfalls and problems that glasses can create.​ 
  • CEUS: .5 ACVREP; Certificates of Attendance by request
  • Length: 44 minutes
  • REGISTER to view this free session. Please Note: The date you will see when registering for the "Focus" Talk is the date that the presentation was recorded. All "Focus" Talks are available for viewing immediately after registration. ​
For more information please contact: 
Lisa DiBonaventura,  M.A.,  COMS
Statewide Director Vision & Vision Loss Services
Department of Developmental Services  (DDS)
Email: Lisa.DiBonaventura@mass.gov
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"Focus" on Vision and Vision Loss: Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability
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