Postgraduate Certificate in Vision Therapy for Seniors

About this Podcast

HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we have Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in vision therapy and the instructor of a new course titled "Postgraduate Certificate in Vision Therapy for Seniors". Dr. Smith, can you tell us more about this program? GUEST: Absolutely, this course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to specialize in vision rehabilitation for seniors. We cover advanced techniques in low vision rehabilitation, managing age-related macular degeneration, and treating amblyopia in older adults. HOST: That sounds fascinating. What inspired you to create this course? GUEST: I noticed a growing need for specialized vision care for seniors. As the population ages, the demand for vision rehabilitation is increasing, and there's a need for more healthcare professionals who are trained in this area. HOST: I see. Can you share some current industry trends related to vision therapy for seniors? GUEST: Sure, tele-rehabilitation is becoming more popular. It allows patients to receive vision therapy from the comfort of their homes. Additionally, there's a growing interest in using virtual reality technology for vision therapy. HOST: That's really interesting. What challenges have you faced while teaching this subject? GUEST: The biggest challenge is that vision therapy is still not well understood by many healthcare professionals. So, I have to spend a lot of time explaining the benefits and the scientific basis behind the techniques. HOST: I can imagine. Looking to the future, where do you see vision therapy for seniors heading? GUEST: I believe that vision therapy will become a standard part of senior healthcare. With the aging population, there will be a greater demand for vision rehabilitation services. I hope that this course will help to meet that demand. HOST: Thank you, Dr. Smith, for sharing your insights with us today. This has been a very informative conversation. GUEST: My pleasure. Thanks for having me.