Thyroid and Orbital
The Strabismus and Ocular Motility CAG brings together orthoptists with a wide range of interests and expertise relating to patients with strabismus and ocular motility defects with many different aetiologies. In view of the breadth of this clinical area, the CAG is composed of three different ‘streams’ at present, with scope for this to evolve over time and responsive to the needs of BIOS members.
Stream 1: Eye tracking and eye movement recording
Stream 2: Thyroid and Orbital Conditions
Stream 3: Strabismus and Ocular Motility
The Thyroid and Orbital stream of the Strabismus and Ocular Motility CAG has been developed to focus on the development of enhanced orthoptic services relating to orbital conditions including thyroid eye disease and maxillofacial conditions.
Aim:
- To support and encourage those working in or interested in the sub−specialities of Thyroid and Orbital.
- To promote the roles of orthoptists within the specific area and expertise of orbits.
- To gather training resources and identify competency needs for developing these roles.
- To scope opportunities and barriers to enhanced roles in orbits.
Purpose:
- To provide a communication network for those interested in these roles/subjects
- To encourage high quality research in this specialist area
- To share best-practice and evidence-base relating to assessment, diagnosis, and management of said conditions
- To share training needs and competencies
- To promote the subjects of thyroid and orbital within Orthoptics
Mission statement:
This group will champion the role of the Orthoptist within the field of Thyroid and Orbital diagnoses, whilst also steering and supporting Enhanced and Advanced roles for Orthoptists within these fields. The group will also promote collaboration between Orthoptists and the wider MDT to ensure that our service users receive exceptional care.