Megan Reed

• Phone: +61 412 345 678
• Email: megan.reed@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: megan-reed-orthoptist

Summary

Seven years of clinical experience in orthoptics, specializing in the diagnosis and management of strabismus, amblyopia, and ocular motility disorders in both paediatric and adult populations. Successfully implemented vision therapy programs, leading to a 20% improvement in visual acuity for amblyopic patients and enhanced binocular function.

Proficient in advanced diagnostic techniques including Hess charts, Maddox rod, and synoptophore assessments, consistently contributing to accurate differential diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.

Experience

Senior Orthoptist, Sydney Eye Hospital -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2020 – present

• Managed a caseload of 30+ patients weekly, focusing on complex strabismus and nystagmus cases, resulting in improved patient outcomes and reduced surgical referrals by 15%.

• Led the development and implementation of a new paediatric vision screening protocol, increasing early detection rates of amblyopia by 25% within the local community.

• Supervised and mentored junior orthoptists and ophthalmology registrars, enhancing team competency in advanced orthoptic assessment and management techniques.

• Collaborated with ophthalmologists on pre-operative and post-operative assessment for strabismus surgery, ensuring comprehensive patient care and contributing to a 90% surgical success rate.

Orthoptist, Westmead Hospital -- Sydney, Australia

Aug 2017 – Feb 2020

• Conducted comprehensive orthoptic assessments, including visual acuity, ocular motility, stereopsis, and sensory fusion, for a diverse patient population.

• Developed and delivered individualized orthoptic treatment plans, including patching, prism therapy, and vision exercises, achieving measurable improvements in visual function for 85% of assigned patients.

• Participated in multidisciplinary clinics, including neuro-ophthalmology and low vision services, providing specialized orthoptic input for complex cases.

• Educated patients and their families on ocular conditions and treatment adherence, leading to improved patient engagement and better long-term outcomes.

Education

University of Technology Sydney, Bachelor of Applied Science in Orthoptics -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2013 – June 2017

Skills

Clinical Orthoptics: Strabismus diagnosis and management, Amblyopia treatment, Ocular motility disorders, Nystagmus assessment, Binocular vision assessment, Stereopsis testing, Sensory fusion, Prism prescribing

Diagnostic Techniques: Hess charts, Maddox rod, Synoptophore, Cover/Uncover test, Alternate Cover Test, Worth 4 Dot, Bagolini Striated Glasses, Retinoscopy, Ophthalmoscopy

Therapeutic Skills: Vision therapy, Occlusion therapy, Prism adaptation, Eye movement exercises, Patient education, Low vision aids assessment

Professional Skills: Patient communication, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Clinical supervision, Medical record keeping, Research participation, Ethical practice