A Multimedia Tutorial To Enhance Healthcare Provider Knowledge And Skills To Treat Strabismus Disorders.

Objective: The focus of this project is to create a multimedia educational website containing information on strabismic disorders. Each disorder investigated comprises a specific learning module and includes a summary of well-documented information as well as digital photos and video recordings of patients depicting common clinical findings specific to that disorder. Methods: A website titled "The Business of Strabismus" was created using Dreamweaver software. Data and images for each strabismic condition are presented in a simulated clinical case format along with information about the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management of the condition within this interactive site. The data and images collected for the website were gathered from participants at the Michigan College of Optometry. Approximately 5 participants were recruited and examined. Conclusions: The completed educational website will provide healthcare providers with background information, medical record case information, and digital and video images that illustrate various conditions that affect eye muscle coordination, categorized as strabismus. The site also contains information on treatment of strabismic disorders and provides links to other related sites.