Sight-impaired athletes: a triumph of willpower and skill
Visually impaired Paralympians fight not just for medals but for recognition of their incredible abilities
Jeremy Wong4 min read
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Visually impaired Paralympians fight not just for medals but for recognition of their incredible abilities
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Optometry and ophthalmic dispensing are both recognised as highly ethical registered professions. Even if we were not required to complete at least one ethical CPD point per cycle to maintain our registration, we would still retain ethical behaviour as our default – thinking before we act and speak.
Jeremy Wong explores sports vision correction, protection and enhancement options for athletes
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