Jun 20 2022 31 mins
It’s paediatrics time! Dr Ed Boets and Dr Christolyn Raj tackle myopia and amblyopia, complete with tips and tricks to help you feel more confident when seeing these patients in your optometric practice. Myopia: the importance of good refraction, the dos and don’ts of atropine, to contact lens or not, and balancing device use in a modern world. Amblyopia: sequential vs simultaneous treatment to maintain stereopsis, the practicalities of patching and atropine, and useful ideas for near exercises.
Dr Ed Boets (QLD) is a highly experienced cataract surgeon and general ophthalmologist with a special interest in paediatrics, strabismus and glaucoma. Read more about Dr Boets here: https://bit.ly/3n1Z0MI
Dr Christolyn Raj (VIC) is a prominent figure in paediatric ophthalmology and retinal medicine, as well as an experienced cataract surgeon. Read more about Dr Raj here: https://bit.ly/2H24bKt
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature. All medical and surgical procedures have potential benefits and risks. Please consult an ophthalmologist for medical advice specific to your individual patients.