Workshop 10 – Sunday 14th May (11.30-12.30) Room MR-5
3 CET Credits – CET Code C-56204
Competencies Optometrist – Communication, Standards of Practice, Ocular Examination, Ocular Disease & Assessment of Visual Function Dispensing Optician – Communication, Standards of Practice, Ocular Examination, Refractive Management & Ocular Abnormalities
Title – Smartphone Technology – Tele-diagnosis
Lead Facilitator – Karen Sparrow, Peek Vision Foundation
Short Abstract
This workshop session will highlight how evidence based; validated mobile technology can improve vision screening outcomes and efficiency, especially for groups such as the elderly and school children to identify those needing further examination and eye care to ensure they are referred promptly into an eye care pathway to receive this care.