Behavioural
Optometry
What Is Behavioural Optometry?
Behavioural Optometry is an expansion of the practice of traditional optometry, which has it's cornerstone in optical correction and detection of eye disease.
This expansion delves further into the science of visual information processing and involves a holistic approach to the identification and management of visual disorders. This requires additional education in neurological development, vestibular and proprioception processes and how they interact with vision.
Behavioural optometry includes visual therapy and collaboration with other allied health services such as occupational, physio and speech therapy and psychology.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BEETWEEN A BEHAVIOURAL AND A STANDARD EXAMINATION?
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Our Behavioural Optometrists provide a thorough vision and eye health examination, followed by additional tests to investigate important aspects of vision such as focusing, convergence, eye coordination, and tracking eye movements.
Our goal is to assess the efficiency of vision and its impact on learning and other functions. Our Behavioural Optometrists also evaluate a child's visual information processing skills, which are crucial for the learning process. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive assessment a child's development of visual information processing abilities.
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WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM IT?
Behavioural Optometry is for everyone young or old who wants to look after all aspects of their vision.
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Areas of focus can include;
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Children's vision
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Sports related vision problems
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Learning related vision problems
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Vision problems related to head injury
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Stroke and neurological disease
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WHAT TYPES OF TREATMENTS MAY BE OFFERED?
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CAN I HAVE A REPORT OF THE FINDINGS?
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IS BEHAVIOURAL OPTOMETRY COVERED BY MEDICARE OR PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE?
Most initial consultation fees fall under the scope of Medicare. More specific services and Vision Therapy may or may not. It is essential to discuss this with your Behavioural Optometrist prior to commencing any program.
derived from the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists, with thanks.