ACBO

The Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists (ACBO) provides education and training in developmental optometry - a whole-body approach to vision.

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ACBO Gold Sponsor; Vivid Vision is a virtual reality software company that specialises in visual therapy software which is one of the modalities that may be used by optometrists to treat patients with amblyopia, strabismus, and other binocular vision dis… https://t.co/G2QNHecOqy

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THE TOUGH QUESTIONS; Why has the Behavioural Optometrist asked me or my child to wear glasses when I can see just fine?
A glasses prescription given to you by a Behavioural Optometrist is very similar to an antibiotic prescription that might be given to… https://t.co/Al5CKmRPct

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Books; All profits from ACBO shop sales go back in to providing valuable services to members, including the funding of future research to support your profession.
See more and order* here » https://t.co/6DadXbCfPF #ACBO #behaviouraloptometry #visionthe… https://t.co/d0uOdLYylw

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The concept of Behavioural Optometry is supported by a substantial body of research spanning many decades and continents.
Clinical evidence is substantial and rigorous, and growing as a result of the output of new generations of clinicians, academics an… https://t.co/IVeJSe7m2h

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Toys & Games; Toys are a great way of stimulating your child’s vision development - Including Frog Hopscotch
Hello baby, jump to the green lilypad. Good! Now jump to Number 4. Well done! Now, pick up the baby frog and aim it at the basket. 1, 2, 3, Thro… https://t.co/qkUGrj0aWp

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About ACBO Members; ACBO is the professional association for independent optometrists who wish to differentiate themselves by focusing on functional vision care, neuro-developmental optometry and vision therapy.
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THE TOUGH QUESTIONS; Why have I never heard of a Behavioural Optometrist before?
Behavioural optometrists can have a professional interest in:
- Children’s Vision - Sports vision performance - Learning and vision
Behavioural optometry as a professional… https://t.co/791X4VTs8y

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Please note that the ACBO Board has decided to POSTPONE the OEP Art and Science course scheduled the week of April 29th through May 3rd in Melbourne; and the PVT2 Fast Track for Optometrists Workshop May 16-17, in Brisbane. ... we are quietly optimistic … https://t.co/NzHe5RU8M4

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ACBO Platinum Sponsor; CR Surfacing leave the lab for rural bushfire response
A team of volunteers left the comfort of their optical laboratory for the charred, rugged landscapes of rural Victoria as part of efforts to aid the bushfire recovery.
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ACBO Office and Shop; As conditions have continued to change, arrangements have been made for Heidi, ACBO’s administrative assistant who takes calls and emails to our National Office, and receives and organizes ACBO shop orders, to work from home as much… https://t.co/JcA7cdzfaa

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Important Information: ACBO Conference, Courses and Workshops [eNewsletter, 18 March 2020] => https://t.co/6ElaYTY3p4
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Search for an ACBO member's practice, either by name or by location » https://t.co/MBeEvRKL0h

#ACBO #behaviouraloptometry #visiontherapy (Pic. Bullcreek Optometrists, WA, Website - with Vivid Vision) https://t.co/VuwWtlSgFU

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Concussion - when the past comes back to haunt you
Many, many of the patients who present to optometrists for routine optometric care have visual and sometimes ocular issues related to a recent or long - ago history of a concussion, whiplash injury, or … https://t.co/VboV7g5y7z

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MEMBERSHIP IN ACBO; ACBO is the peak body for Behavioural Optometry in Australasia.
Our members are recognised globally as committed professionals delivering gold standard behavioural vision care.

ACBO membership acknowledges your commitment to excelle… https://t.co/rxpMZ3eA91

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VISION THERAPY; Has this got something to do with brain plasticity?
Most of how and what we see happens in our brains not our eyes. We know that we can train our brains to do things differently, brain plasticity, and so vision is part of what can be cha… https://t.co/g8ISb6SHON

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IMPORTANT: NACBO postponement!
The trajectory of COVID-19 and its recent classification as a pandemic, restricting travel, significantly affecting employment and businesses, including optometry, and the health risks associated with public meetings has r… https://t.co/8i2fsQ21kX

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Toys & Games; Toys are a great way of stimulating your child’s vision development.
You will find some of these products for sale on the ACBO Online Shop or at good toy retailers. You may also find some of these items at your local toy library.
Learn m… https://t.co/Geq5mJToR1

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ACBO Event; OEP Art and Science 2020
Wed April 29th, 2020 - Sun May 3rd, 2020
Where: Melbourne, VIC
Looking for a pathway into Behavioural Optometry? Already practicing behavioural vision care, but would like clinical pearls?
See more and register => … https://t.co/KnfLjeQPO9

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ACBO Shop - Books; "Applied Concepts in Vision Therapy" By Leonard J Press - Covers a comprehensive array of topics on vision therapy, all in one place! - Written and edited by 10 experts who have extensive experience incorporating vision therapy concept… https://t.co/XJCZgJYQQY

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Search for an ACBO member's practice, either by name or by location » https://t.co/MBeEvS2lRP

#ACBO #behaviouraloptometry #visiontherapy (Pic. Russo & Associates Optometry, VIC, Website) https://t.co/UV5hqAlGMh