The power of patching
| Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
| 1:40 PM - 1:45 PM |
| Panorama Rooms 2 & 3 |
Overview
Frances Edwards
Speaker
Frances Edwards
NextSense
The power of patching
Abstract
This case study presents a seven-year-old girl with a history of right eye ruptured globe in August 2020, followed by extensive surgical intervention including lensectomy, anterior, and posterior vitrectomy. Two and a half years post-injury, her visual acuity was 0.5/12 (equivalent to 6/144), with absent binocular vision and reduced peripheral visual field on the right side. Her mother initiated a rigorous patching regimen starting from 30 minutes daily, now extended to 3.5 to 4.5 hours daily. Low vision strategies were implemented to support her during patching periods. Over the past 18 months, diligent adherence to patching has led to substantial improvement in her visual acuity.
This case underscores the importance for clinicians to consider patching programs even in cases of severe ocular trauma, emphasizing the potential for significant visual recovery with persistent intervention.
This case underscores the importance for clinicians to consider patching programs even in cases of severe ocular trauma, emphasizing the potential for significant visual recovery with persistent intervention.
Biography
Frances is a paediatric orthoptist, bringing over 15 years of specialized experience in paediatric low vision care. Currently serving as a key member of the Newcastle NSW NextSense team, Frances has dedicated the past decade to delivering comprehensive functional vision assessments and expert low vision support for children.
Before joining NextSense, she developed her skills during employment at Boston Children's Hospital, where she spent five years in the esteemed Ophthalmology Department. This early experience provided a solid foundation in paediatric ophthalmic care, enhancing her ability to address complex visual challenges in young patients.
Frances is recognised for her commitment to improving the early intervention experience for children with low vision, employing a compassionate approach coupled with advanced clinical expertise. She is dedicated to ensuring that every child receives optimal care tailored to their unique visual needs.
