The Canadian Orthoptic Society

Friday 14 June 2013, 1300-1700
Lachine/Lasalle

Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize and apply new techniques and methods to assess visual deficits in amblyopia.
• Demonstrate an understanding of tools required for a low vision assessment, and to describe conditions commonly requiring pediatric low vision assessment.
• Further define the orthoptist's role and challenges associated with the treatment of strabismus using botulinum toxin.
• Differentiate the roles of sensory fusion and motor fusion, and describe the role of binocular vision and its effect on alignment.