Philosophies

Question 1

Medical

Answer 1

ocular health, static refractive error, typically cycloplegic exam, binocular vision txs: compensating prism, EOM surgery; visual behavior based on genetic error

Question 2

Optical

Answer 2

refraction cures all visual problems, theory of artificial emmetropia, often Rx prism (even small amounts), often low vision practitioners

Question 3

Functional

Answer 3

prevention-oriented, vision is dynamic (changes based on genetics and enviroment), lens/prism Rxs often given based on future expectations for patient, belief that vision is learned and can be enhanced

Question 4

developmental

Answer 4

functional + incorporation of human and visual development

Question 5

behavioral

Answer 5

functional + attention to 20% of ON fibers that don’t project to visual cortex (important to non-acuity fxns, aka magnocellular fxns), awareness of psychological and emotional influences on vision

Question 6

rehabilitative (neuro optometry, neurorehabilitative)

Answer 6

vision rehab and enhancement of remaining fxn after head trauma/strokes, multidisciplinary (works with therapists and other professionals), first optometrists to gain hospital privileges, low vision and VT techniques,

Question 7

pacific optometry

Answer 7

behavioral + medical