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Sound Optometry


Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

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Welcome to Sound Optometry, a podcast from Docet hosted by Michelle Hanratty, an IP optometrist with over 20 years’ experience in both high street and hospital settings. Each month, through case studies and in-depth conversations, we explore the topics that matter most to you as an optometrist and are relevant to everyday practice. 

Episode 16: Binocular Vision - Managing convergence anomalies

The episode opens with a case study of convergence excess, featuring a young patient who describes the signs and symptoms that led her to seek help from optometrist Dr Aleks Mankowska at Bradford University. Aleks discusses the key features of the case and explains the rationale behind her management approach. 

Michelle Hanratty then explores the essential examination techniques for investigating binocular vision anomalies. The conversation also covers the management of convergence insufficiency and the often challenging topic of prescribing prisms and orthoptic exercises, with Aleks sharing practical tips to support patient compliance

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First published: January 2022

    ◄Learning outcomesUnit 2 - Required reading (~25 min)►

    Unit 1 - Binocular vision audio track (~28 min)

    Unit 1 - Binocular vision audio track (~28 min)

    • Audio track

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    • Key Points
      • Patient case study – convergence excess anomaly
      • The presenting signs and symptoms of convergence excess and insufficiency
      • Binocular vision assessment
      • Management strategies for convergence excess and insufficiency.
    ◄Learning outcomesUnit 2 - Required reading (~25 min)►