The 'ins and outs' of detecting and treating accommodative dysfunction with orthoptics
| Monday, November 4, 2024 |
| 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Panorama Rooms 2 & 3 |
Overview
Denise Bartolo
Speaker
Denise Bartolo
Adelaide Eye Therapy
The 'ins and outs' of detecting and treating accommodative dysfunction with orthoptics
Abstract
This presentation will discuss commonly overlooked accommodative disorders which have potential to cause significant asthenopic symptoms. Case studies will be used to explore how accommodative insufficiency, infacility and spasm can be easily suspected, detected and diagnosed with an orthoptic binocular vision assessment. We will discuss the importance of appropriate glasses correction and the use of orthoptic exercises to improve binocular vision and reduce asthenopic symptoms caused by these accommodative disorders.
Biography
Denise graduated with a Master of Orthoptics from LaTrobe University in 2018. She relocated to Adelaide as a new graduate and has since worked in both public and private clinics within South Australia. Her current public appointment is at Flinders Medical Centre and privately she works at Adelaide Eye Therapy which is an independent orthoptic practice.
Denise has a special interest in paediatric and adult strabismus, binocular vision disorders and neuro-ophthalmology.
