2.1 Investigation and Management of Concomitant Strabismus - Constant Exotropia

The following learning resource is designed to meet the following standards of proficiency as outlined by the HCPC

• 12.10 demonstrate awareness of human behaviour and recognise the need for sensitivity to the psychosocial aspects of ocular conditions, including strabismus
• 12.11 know how psychology and sociology can inform an understanding of health, illness and healthcare in the context of orthoptics, and know how to apply this in practice
• 12.12 understand the theoretical basis of, and the variety of approaches to, assessment and intervention
• 12.13 understand ocular alignment and binocular single vision, and the sensory and motor elements required to attain and maintain these
• 12.14 know the principles governing visual function and the development of vision, and be able to apply them to clinical practice
• 12.15 understand the factors which can cause the disruption of binocular vision
• 12.16 know the principles governing binocular vision, its investigation and the significance of its presence or absence, and be able to apply them to clinical practice
• 12.17 understand the principles of uniocular and binocular perception, and the anatomical substrate of these functions
• 12.18 understand refractive error and its effect on ocular alignment, visual perception and visual development
• 12.26 understand the principles and application of orthoptic and ophthalmological equipment used during the investigative process
• 13.13 know the principles and application of measurement techniques used to assess binocular vision and other ocular conditions
• 13.14 conduct a thorough investigation of ocular motility
• 13.15 take a comprehensive case history
• 13.16 know the tests required to aid in differential diagnosis
• 13.26 formulate specific and appropriate management plans, and set timescales