Visual functions in visually demanding occupations and the role of the Optometrist (GOC 0.5 points)

In many (high-risk) professions, requirements and guidelines of visual functions for employment are available. Examples are the military, fire brigade, police, shipping and aviation. Visually demanding tasks are also performed in professions without specific visual requirements, such as nursing in night shifts with performance in low illuminance levels. 

  • Date: May 17th, 2025
  • Time: 16:30 – 17:00
  • Location: Linhart Hall

About Arjan Keuken

Dr. Arjan Keuken has been a senior lecturer at the Optometry Department of the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Netherlands. He has also been working as a researcher within the Lectorate Technology for Healthcare Innovations of the same university. His expertise is mainly in the field of visual functioning and clinical optometry. In 2023, Arjan received his PhD from City, University of London, having previously obtained his MSc ‘Optometry and Visual Science’ from this university. He obtained his PhD with the research; ‘Age-related normal limits for spatial vision: Separating the effects of normal ageing from changes caused by disease.’ In 2024 he obtained his fellowship of the EAOO.

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