Intro To Vision Therapy

Question 1

Vision Therapy is also known as (5)

Answer 1

1. Behavioral Therapy
2. Developmental Therapy
3. Neuro-optometric Rehabilitation
4. Orthoptics
5. Visual Training

Question 2

Main/general goal of all of VT

Answer 2

To obtain clear and comfortable vision at all times

Question 3

“Father of Orthoptics”

Answer 3

Louis Javal

Question 4

Who was known for his practical solutions and concepts and one of the founders of the Optometric Extension Program?

Answer 4

Dr. A.M. Skeffington

Question 5

Whose studies were the scientific basis for VT/orthoptics?

Answer 5

Dr. Samuel Renshaw

Question 6

Who is responsible for developing modern theories on fusion and training of fusional abilities?

Answer 6

Dr. Claude Worth

Question 7

Goal of the OEP are to educate the public/profession about… (5)

Answer 7

1. Importance of visual health/hygiene
2. Prevention of visual and ocular problems
3. Understanding of visual development
4. Visual rehabilitation
5. Visual enhancement

Question 8

What is the incidence of symptomatic non-strabismic accommodative and/or binocular dysfunction in the general population?

Answer 8

15-20% (approx 1 in 5 students)

Question 9

COVD is a journal for ___

Answer 9

Vision Development & Rehabilitation

Question 10

OEP is a journal for ___

Answer 10

Optometry & Visual Performance

Question 11

T/F: studies show a relationship between juvenile delinquency and vision problems

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

ADHD pts are ___ more likely to have CI

Answer 12

3x

Question 13

Up to ___% of learning disabled pts have vision disorders

Answer 13

80%

Question 14

Definition of Vision Therapy

Answer 14

Art and science of developing visual abilities to achieve optimal visual performance and comfort

Question 15

The first formulated sequential steps/procedures in orthoptic therapy? Who formulated?

Answer 15

1. Full correction
2. Occlusion w/ strabismus/amblyopia
3. Elimination of suppression
4. Development of fusion ranges

By Louis Javal

Question 16

Philosophies of COVD

Answer 16

1. Vision is a recess that can be developed and changed
2. Therapy/guidance to prevent/remediate
3. Stress, environment, and behavior influence vision
4. Dysfunctions of the visual system

Question 17

Shortage of ODs performing VT are due to lack of ___, ___, and ___.

Answer 17

Lack of education (patients)
Lack of understanding/comfort (ODs)
Lack of acceptance (MDs)

Question 18

Needed for successful therapy (3)

Answer 18

1. Informed and competent OD/staff
2. Motivated pts and parents
3. Appropriate office facilities

Question 19

Avg VT program duration

Answer 19

3-4 months

Question 20

Therapy techniques per session

Answer 20

4-6 techniques

Question 21

Avg time per therapy session

Answer 21

30-45 min

Question 22

Avg frequency of OBVT sessions

Answer 22

2x/wk

Question 23

Time planned for homework activities

Answer 23

15-20 min/day (5 days/wk)

Question 24

Scheduled review of progress

Answer 24

8-10 visits

Question 25

Referrals for VT may come from

Answer 25

1. Medical practitioners
2. Teachers
3. Occupational therapists
4. Speech therapists
5. Chiropractors
6. Reading Specialists