Sally Murray, CO, a certified orthoptist at Child Eye Care Associates and Director of Promotions & Development for the American Association of Certified Orthoptists joins eHealth Radio and the Eye Health and Health News Channels. Sally specializes in evaluating and managing conditions involving eye movement, eye alignment, and binocular vision. Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Sally Murray discuss the following: Many people have never heard of an orthoptist. What exactly is an orthoptist, and what role do orthoptists play as part of a patient's eye-care team? Orthoptists specialize in how the eyes move and work together. What are some of the conditions and vision problems they evaluate and manage? How can problems with eye alignment, eye movement, or binocular vision affect everyday activities such as reading, learning, driving, or using digital devices? What are some signs that someone — particularly a child — may have an eye movement or binocular vision problem that parents, teachers, or even patients themselves might overlook? For someone who has never seen an orthoptist, what can they expect during an orthoptic evaluation, and when should someone ask their eye-care provider about seeing one? TIP: One of the most important things to understand is that vision is about more than simply seeing clearly. Our eyes also have to move accurately, align properly, and work together as a team. If you or your child is experiencing symptoms such as double vision, difficulty tracking while reading, headaches, eye strain, or problems with eye alignment, talk with your eye-care provider about whether an orthoptic evaluation could be appropriate. Sally Murray, CO, is a certified orthoptist at Child Eye Care Associates, a specialized practice providing pediatric and adolescent ophthalmology and adult eye muscle care in the greater Portland area. As an orthoptist, Sally specializes in evaluating and managing conditions involving eye movement, eye alignment, binocular vision, and other disorders that affect how the eyes work together. Sally is also an active member of the American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO), where she currently serves as Director of Promotions & Development. In this role, she helps promote greater awareness and understanding of orthoptics and the important role certified orthoptists play within the eye-care team. Orthoptists work closely with ophthalmologists to evaluate and manage conditions including amblyopia, strabismus, and disorders involving binocular vision and ocular motility. They may also conduct sensorimotor evaluations and contribute to patient education, research, and professional education. Through her clinical work and involvement with the AACO, Sally is passionate about helping patients and families better understand their vision and recognize when problems with eye movement, alignment, or binocular vision may be affecting everyday activities such as reading and learning. Sally brings a patient-focused perspective to conversations about children's eye health and the importance of recognizing potential vision concerns early. Website: orthoptics.org Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/american-association-of-certified-orthoptists-inc People also listened to this: How Practical Support Can Transform the Cancer Journey
