Patient-centred care is a widely embraced approach, that places the patient at the core of their eye examination journey. This model of care prioritizes the needs, preferences, and beliefs of the patient, treating them as individuals and active partners in their own care. Given the rise of online and remote interventions, along with advancements in AI, the human element in patient encounters is increasingly valuable. This presentation explores the principles of patient-centred care in optometry and its impact on patient outcomes and professional practice.
- Date: May 17th, 2025
- Time: 14:30 – 15:00
- Location: Linhart Hall
About Lorcan Butler
Lorcan Butler is a dual trained Dispensing Optician and Optometrist working full-time with The Brain Tumour Charity. Lorcan raises awareness of Brain Tumours in an eye exam through the provision of educational pieces. Lorcan provides lectures to optometrists, ophthalmologists at optometry\/ophthalmology conferences in the UK and Europe on neuro-optometric presentations. Lorcan has had numerous articles published in national and international optical press. Lorcan has spoken at the last 3 EAOO conferences.
About Mirjam van Tilborg
Mirjam van Tilborg, PhD, MSc, FEAOO, FAAO. Optometrist works as a lecturer at the optometry department at the HU and as a researcher at the research groep Technology for Care Innovation, as wel in her own dry eye \/optometry practice . “Her research focuses on vulnerable people, driven by the belief that everyone has the right to see well. She is actively involved in providing eye care for individuals with Parkinson’s disease who suffer from severe dry eye in her own practice. This experience has inspired her research question aimed at empowering people with Parkinson’s disease to manage dry eye independently.
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Linhart Hall
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Lorcan Butler and Mirjam van Tilborg
