Introduction to Childhood Visual Impairment training event: Registration now open
- Type: Event
- Date: 21/11/2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Location: Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh
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The Visual Impairment Network for Children and Young People (VINCYP) are holding a one-day, in-person course on Friday 21 November 2025
This course offers an introduction and overview of childhood Visual Impairment.
The course is aimed at:
- Healthcare professionals involved in paediatric care
- Education and third sector employees new to the field of childhood Visual Impairment.
Topics include:
- The function of the eye
- The role of vision in development
- Common developmental conditions
- Causes of childhood Visual Impairment
- The diagnostic process.
Fee: £60 – lunch will be provided.
Where: Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh
The closing date for registration has been extended to Friday 3 October 2025. Sign up here.
If you have any questions about the event, please email nss.vincyp@nhs.scot
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