Optometrist Virginia Neuro-Optometry/Concussion Care Centre of Virginia Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Jackie Theis, OD: No relevant disclosure to display
Is it really dyslexia? Developmental oculomotor dysfunction, uncorrected refractive error, and visual processing disorders can be misdiagnosed as "dyslexia," putting the patient at risk of suffering from treatable visual conditions. This course will review the optometric examination recommended to rule out visual dysfunction in patients with learning and reading disorders and outline the management options and scholastic accommodations that can be advocated for to empower your pediatric patients in their educational pursuits
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Define and describe the characteristics of dyslexia as a language/auditory processing disorder and the competing theories around it
Describe the symptoms of reading/learning disorders that may overlap with certain visual disorders
Outline the diagnostic testing and treatment options for patients including lenses, prisms, vision therapy, and academic accommodations to aid patients in their academic success
