Clinical Lecture on Paediatric Optometry

Back by Popular Demand: CPD Accredited Clinical Lecture on Paediatric Optometry with Tania Constable

Interactive Webinar Date: December 7

Time: 18:30 GMT | 19:30 CET

Ocuco supports a clinical webinar on Paediatric Optometry on Wednesday, December 7, at 18:30 GMT. The webinar will be presented by Tania Constable, a Paediatric Specialist Optometrist at Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. The topic “Talking Unicorns: Paediatric Eyecare Made Easy” aims to demystify the assessment and management of children’s eyecare. The lecture is accredited for one CPD point and is free of charge. Registration is open and can be completed at the following page: www.ocuco.com/upcoming-clinical-lectures/

During the one-hour webinar, Tania Constable will discuss several aspects of paediatric optometry, including:

Age-appropriate vision tests, age norms for both refractive error and vision
Assessing refractive error in children
When and what to prescribe to children
Examination of children with additional needs: testing and prescribing
The importance of fitting contact lenses in childhood
Practical information on assessing children, including the environment, safeguarding, and record-keeping

In addition, the webinar will address some barriers preventing optometrists from being confident in managing children’s eyecare. “Optometrists often mention concerns about knowing when and what to prescribe to children. This webinar aims to provide some tools to make managing those pre-schoolers, amblyopes, or young myopes easier. Honestly, paediatric eye care can be fun and an opportunity to make a real difference,” explains Tania.

The lecture is accredited for one CPD point and is organised by CETpoints.com, supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Ocuco.

The Presenter

Tania Constable is a full-time paediatric specialist optometrist working in both a primary and secondary care setting in Dublin. Tania holds an M.Sc. in Clinical Optometry from Cardiff University and certificates in Paediatric Eyecare, Glaucoma and Medical Retina from the College of Optometrists.

She has carried out research into the visual experience of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which has been presented at a number of conferences in the UK in 2022. Tania led one of the first additional needs eye clinics within the Irish health system.

Previously, Tania has worked as a PQE examiner for the Association of Optometrists Ireland (AOI) and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Summary

Interactive CPD Webinar

Lecture: Talking Unicorns: Paediatric Eyecare Made Easy

Presented by: Tania Constable, Paediatric Specialist Optometrist

When: December 7

Time: 18:30 GMT | 19:30 CET

Registration page: www.ocuco.com/upcoming-clinical-lectures/