10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ORTHOPTIST»
Discover the use of
orthoptist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
orthoptist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dyslexia: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Ann Wilson is an Orthoptist with considerable experience and skill on whose
services the school calls at regular intervals for advice on visual anomalies. Her
diagnostic inputs are immensely valuable to parents and specialist staff alike.
Patience Thomson, Peter Gilchrist, 1996
Orthoptist. Orthoptists specialise in disorders of eye movements and diagnostic
procedures related to disorders of the eye and visual system. Orthoptists work in
neonatal care, paediatrics, rehabilitation, geriatrics, neurology, community ...
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29th European Strabismological Association Meeting: ...
The orthoptist also measured their visual acuity in the normal fashion. The
orthoptist assessment included visual acuity assessment using linear Snellen's
chart except when indicated. Children either had their vision assessed first by the
...
Jan-Tjeerd De Faber, 2006
What is an orthoptist? Orthoptics means “straight eyes,” and the goal of the
orthoptist is to teach the individual who is “cross-eyed” to use his two eyes
together correctly and comfortably in order to gain binocular single-vision. The
American ...
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Practical Paediatric Problems: A textbook for MRCPCH
All children should be screened by an orthoptist in their pre-school year, between
the ages of 4 and 5 years, removing the need for vision testing on school entry.
This reflects recommendations by the UK National Screening Committee and ...
Jim Beattie, Robert Carachi, 2005
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Slee's Health Care Terms
orthoptist orthoptist A health professional who specializes in the diagnosis and
treatment of eye muscle problems, such as misalignments, defects in eye
movement, and binocular vision. An orthoptist has a bachelor's degree and
completed a ...
Vergil N. Slee, Debora A. Slee, Herbert Joachim Schmidt, 2001
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The Special Education Handbook: An A-Z Guide
198 Orthoptics/orthoptist come to terms with issues such as restrictions on
activities and developing relationships. Where school trips are planned, pre-visits
can help check details of physical access. The teacher can make sure there is
access ...
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The Ophthalmic Assistant
In the investigation of strabismus, the orthoptist is required to assess the vision or
fixation of each eye, the alignment of both eyes in all directions of gaze, and the
ability of the two eyes to work together binocularly. Orthoptic therapy is directed ...
Harold A. Stein, Raymond M. Stein, Melvin I. Freeman, 2012
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Slee's Health Care Terms
Also spelled orthopaedist. orthoptics The study of eye movements, from the
Greek “ortho” (meaning straight) and “optikos” (vision). orthoptist A health
professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye muscle
problems, such ...
Debora A. Slee, Vergil N. Slee, H. Joachim Schmidt, 2009
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Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
The orthoptist plays a very important role in the strabismus clinic. However, it is
important that the strabismus surgeons are competent at performing a complete
examination themselves. Only by examining the patient themselves can they get
a ...
Creig S. Hoyt, David Taylor, 2012
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ORTHOPTIST»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
orthoptist is used in the context of the following news items.
RIP - Gail Stephenson
Gail came to Old Trafford when Sir Alex Ferguson appointed her as an orthoptist scientist and one of her claims to fame was that it was Gail that ... «Vitalfootball, Jul 15»
Coming to terms with grief and the death of your mother
She was an orthoptist -specialising in lazy eyes and squints - and I had been sent to her to see if there was anything that could be done with my ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
Birthday surprise for former Airedale Hospital worker
A RETIRED orthoptist was reunited with former colleagues when her family organised a surprise party to celebrate her 70th birthday. About 60 ... «Keighley News, Jun 15»
Support group for people with glaucoma in Eastbourne
Lorraine Manklow, deputy head orthoptist, said, “There are approximately 6,000 patients with glaucoma locally. “We are holding this event to ... «Sussex Express, Jun 15»
Eye-opener: Envisioning vision for the visually-impaired
Speaking to The Express Tribune, Dr Safia Ilyas, an orthoptist in the paediatric section, said that the optical system normally matures in two ... «The Express Tribune, Jun 15»
Focus on eyes with 3D vision tests
“We explained about the muscle balance of the eyes and how it can affect all ages if they go wrong and what the orthoptist can do to help.” ... «Maldon and Burnham Standard, Jun 15»
As dementia takes hold, my mother's personality is disappearing like …
... passed Shrewsbury and they stopped to take a picture at the former eye hospital there, where mum used to see patients as an orthoptist. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
'Brains' team £5000 over charity target
Cath, who's mum spent most of her working life as an orthoptist in hospitals, added: “Mum has moved into a care home and all the sights, ... «Fife Today, May 15»
Sally's shock as she suffers stroke at 41
Sally, who worked part-time as an orthoptist at Hereford Hospital before her stroke, was fortunate to have an understanding employer. She now ... «shropshirestar.com, May 15»
Ophthalmologists focus on annual conference
... and Mr Ian Marsh, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon from the Royal Hospital in Liverpool, and Orthoptist Fiona Rowe from Liverpool University ... «Irish Medical Times, May 15»
