OVT1 - Introduction to Behavioural Optometry
ONLINE
***Now enrolling for our next intake***
Developed and refined over thirty years, OVT1 consists of two modules that guide an Optometrist on how to assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of non-strabismic binocular visual disorders. OVT1 provides the essential foundations for further learning in behavioural and neuro-developmental Optometry.
The two modules are OVT1A - Introduction to Behavioural Optometry which is now live and ready to book, and OVT1B which covers Further Concepts in Behavioural Optometry which will follow shortly.
The courses have been revised and updated for online delivery by Paul Adler FBABO over the past two years. To show our appreciation for his hard work, BABO has created a bursary to fully fund one graduate Optometrist to take the two course modules. If you are interested in promoting, researching or advancing Behavioural Optometry then please consider applying for the Paul Adler Bursary.
Applications for 2023 have now closed.
MODULE A - Introduction to Behavioural Optometry
OVT1A guides you through the process of how to assess, diagnose and manage accommodative, convergence and fusional disorders over a 16 week period.
What you get?
18 Hours of Video
3 Online Tutorials / Peer reviews
Practical Assignments
BABO Membership
Mentorship to support your learning
Key Equipment to get you started
BABO and GOC CPD points.
Your commitment to OVT1A:
Allow 2 hours per week to review the videos / theory
Practice assessment techniques on 5 patients per week (approximately 30 minutes extra to your schedule)
See two volunteer patients for assessments and treatment (approximately 30-60 minutes per week)
Attend Tutorials and Peer Reviews on weeks 5, 10 and 16
A detailed schedule can be seen below.
Course Fees
Optometrists £1487Vision Therapists £987*
Existing members please contact admin.
Course fees include Module A and Module B.
*Therapists are eligible to take the course only if sponsored by a course delegate or Behavioural Optometrist.
* Please email your name and registration number to: info@babo.co.uk to register your interest *
Priority will be given to those that are already on our waiting list.
Joining and payment details will be sent once your place has been allocated.
Outline for OVT1A - Introduction to Behavioural Optometry
WEEK |
Suggested Study Time |
Lecture(s) |
Title |
Suggested clinical time |
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1 |
2 hours of theory |
1 and 2 |
What is Vision and Vision Training |
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2 |
2 hours of theory |
3 and 4.1 |
The Accommodative System and its Assessment |
+ 30 minutes clinical techniques |
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3 |
2 hours of theory |
4.2 and 4.3 |
The Accommodative System and its Assessment |
+ 30 minutes clinical techniques |
|
4 |
2 hours of theory |
5.1 |
Treatment of Accommodative Disorders |
+ 60 minutes to assess a volunteer patient(s) (including eye exam) |
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5 |
2 hours of theory |
5.2 and 5.3 |
Treatment of Accommodative Disorders |
+ 30 minutes Volunteer Patient Treatment |
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|
2 HOUR TUTORIAL |
Review assessment of symptoms and accommodation |
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6 |
2 hours of theory |
6 |
The Convergence System |
+ 30 minutes Patient Treatment + 30 minutes Clinical Techniques |
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7 |
2 hours of theory |
7 and 8 |
Phorias and Stereo |
+ 30 minutes Patient Treatment + 30 minutes Clinical Techniques |
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8 |
3 hours of theory |
9 & 10 |
Vergence Facility NRA/PRA and AC/A Ratios |
+ 30 minutes Patient Treatment + 30 minutes Clinical Techniques |
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9 | Consolidate | Use this week to consolidate your learning ready for the tutorial |
30 Patient Treatment + 60 minutes Assessment |
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10 |
2 HOUR TUTORIAL |
Review assessment of convergence and patient treatment |
60 minutes Patient Treatment |
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11 |
2.5 hours theory |
11 |
Training Vergence |
+ 60 minutes Patient Treatment + Clinical Techniques |
|
12 |
2.5 hours theory |
12 |
Training Vergence |
+ 60 minutes Patient Treatment + Clinical Techniques |
|
13 |
2 hours theory |
13 |
Training Vergence |
+ 60 minutes Patient Treatment + Clinical Techniques |
|
14 |
2 hours theory |
14 |
Training Vergence |
+ 60 minutes Patient Treatment + Clinical Techniques |
|
15 |
2 hours theory |
15 |
CASE HISTORIES |
+ 60 minutes Patient Review + Clinical Techniques |
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16 |
2 HOUR TUTORIAL |
Final tutorial and peer review. Review case studies. |
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