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Sound Optometry: Episode 43 - Vision standards: Colour perception and more

Sound OptometryCPD Ref: C-110083

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 31 December 2024

Domains: Communication, Clinical Practice


In this episode, Michelle Hanratty discusses the vision standards for safety-critical occupations with Professor John Barbur, who has developed a sophisticated colour vision test that is widely used to grade the severity of colour vision deficiency. We also hear from Ian Trimmer, who provides an insight into communicating bad news and why vision can be a particularly sensitive topic. 

Topics: Occupational vision standards, Driving and vision, Colour vision testing, Colour vision deficiency, Communication, Breaking bad news.

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