Kim Vuong, OD: No financial relationships to disclose
We all encounter patients we wish we could help more due to their visual functional difficulties. This course will help you determine which you can help in office versus those that need to be referred out by providing easy, actionable items that can be incorporated into everyday practice. The ultimate goal is to do away with the phrase "There is nothing more we can do for you" and to offer patient's hope without overpromising.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Define low vision for their office and distinguish between functional deficits that can be addressed in office versus functional needs that require referral to specialists.
Tailor your exam flow to screen for potential low vision patients and address functional complaints using goal-oriented exams.
Develop novel ways to educate and empower patients by offering hope without overpromising.
