CORE TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Ocular anatomy and neuroanatomy (including principles of visual fields)
• Sensory and motor physiology and pathology
• Supranuclear control systems for eye movements
• Pharmacology
• Ophthalmic optics – including refractometry and diagnostic/therapeutic use of prisms
• Assessment of visual acuity, visual function and fixation
• Detection and treatment of amblyopia
• Eye movement disorders: evaluation and measurement
• Congenital and systemic diseases associated with ocular motor of visual disorders
• Nystagmus
• Diagnostic evaluation, testing, measurement, and treatment of:

Congenital/acquired, paretic/non-paretic strabismus

Special forms of strabismus to include Brown Syndrome, Duane Syndrome, Moebius Syndrome, Congenital Fibrosis, Floor fractures & Strabismus associated with systemic disease

Orthoptic management/treatment

• Genetic syndromes with eye findings
• Non-surgical treatment of sensory and motor anomalies
• Principles of strabismus surgery
• Principles of electrophysiology: VER, VEP, ERG, EOG, OCT
• Understanding and applying clinical research to patient care in ophthalmology
• Clinical research methods directed to orthoptists, orthoptic students, residents and fellows in ophthalmology

* American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Meetings: Due to the nature of the subspecialty of AAPOS members, the largest component of AAPOS' education program focuses on strabismus, amblyopia, vision development and binocular function. However, the content can emphasize other practice areas that may only count as NON-CORE credits. Courses on pediatric eye disease, including congenital disorders of the eye, ptosis, and tumors of the eye and orbit qualify for core credits when taught by a physician, Ph.D., or orthoptist. Courses on adult ophthalmologic conditions without associated strabismus or diplopia will receive non-core credit.