Alia

[HCPC @The_HCPC]

Today we’re celebrating #WorldOrthopticDay and the contributions of our 1,544 #HCPCregistered orthoptists - a small but mighty profession!

Check out @BIOS_Orthoptics for brilliant insights into the profession.

[BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics]

Have you ever worn an eyepatch or helped a child wear one?

We'd love your help! If you have five minutes to spare, follow the link below to find out more info and fill in this survey from researchers at @unisouthampton.

https://t.co/cGb2at4Z5z

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

@EyesMaddie But do you work in Orpthalmology?

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

An #Orthoptic day out with @paigeewalsh at @camobscura #AHPsActive

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

Another day getting the steps in travelling to Edinburgh #AHPsActive #EdinburghFringe and enjoying @paulmccaffreys show this evening @paigeewalsh

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

@Drannaoc @paigeewalsh We did also have a very tasty dinner, which may have undone the steps and our gymnastic ambitions! But the games were really good, lots of volunteers & well organised; enjoy Friday!

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

Got our 10,000 steps in walking to the #CommonwealthGames2022 today @paigeewalsh #AHPsActive

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

@Optom @Leic_hospital @CollegeOptomUK @GOC_UK Accurate recording and representation is important for both our professions, and I agree education is important for this

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

@Optom @Leic_hospital @CollegeOptomUK @GOC_UK There’s no hope if you’re an Orthoptist! It’s ‘I can’t find the right profession!’

[BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics]

The role of orthoptists is absolutely key to supporting stretched ophthalmology services.

https://t.co/qwxRgbhfKw

[LTH Orthoptics @LTHorthoptics]

The KINETIC2 study has now moved to @EyeLthtr Michaela 🙋🏻‍♀️, is currently recruiting children aged 5-17 for participation in FEB half-term 📆; if you are interested in your child participating please e-mail: [email protected]
#NHSresearch #visualfield 👁

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

@Drannaoc @AHOphthalmology The bagolini glasses look like a superhero mask to complete the outfit!

[North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust @NorthCandMNHS]

#Orthoptists are experts in diagnosing and treating defects in eye movement and problems with how the eyes work together, called binocular vision in children and adults.
They are experts in the assessment and treatment of vision development defects in children. #AHPsDay

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

Opportunity for an Orthoptist to join our lovely team at Whipps Cross - closes Monday! https://t.co/vla81RZxr8 #orthoptics @FollowBIOS

[Naomi Riches MBE PLY @NaomiRichesMBE]

Amber is a 7yr old girl who has Nystagmus & when she grows up she wants to be a ballerina. This books is so cleverly written to educate people about nystagmus & there is a who series of ‘Can I Tell You About’ books, they are a brilliant resource! #nystagmus

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

@drdamoeyes There are some recent articles on this:
USA:
Vision screening outcomes in children less than 3 years of age compared with children 3 years and older.(Screenshot abstract)
UK:
Scottish Pre-School Vision Screening – First 3 Years of National Data(available open access on BIOJ)

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

@OrthoptResearch I would, but can’t dm you! (I think you have to be following the person sending the dm?)

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

#orthoptics is such a rewarding profession; working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams, with so many opportunities for extended role/ research too #AHPsDay2020 #AHPs

[WeAHPs 💙 @WeAHPs]

Get to know your allied health professionals!

Please add your experiences of these wonderful professions ⭐️

#AHPsDay #AHPsDay2020

[Alia @AliaLHarrison]

Almost 100 attendees for the @WhippsCrossHosp paediatric strabismus study session (and only a few technical hitches!). Thank you to our excellent speakers @orthopticbrain @Docnorthway and to everyone who joined us for interesting discussion and comments @FollowBIOS @lhewittg

[WWLOrthoptics @WWLOrthoptics]

Get outside everyone! In our departmental annual audits we have seen an increase in myopia (shortsightedness) in children over the past 6 years. #OutdoorPlayKeepsMyopiaAway