What does BO mean in BRITISH MEDICINE

Base Out refers to a type of eye exercise in which the patient looks outward from the center point of their vision. It helps assess how much a patient's eyes cross when looking at a target or towards differing directions. This can help determine if a person has esotropia or other visual alignment issues that need corrective measures.

Typically, it is an ophthalmologist who prescribes these types of exercises as part of an overall vision-related treatment plan. They are also sometimes performed by optometrists as well as vision therapists working with patients who have particular visual alignment issues that need addressing.

Most often, base out exercises are prescribed as part of a larger treatment plan for individuals with eye misalignment problems or diagnosed esotropia. They may be done multiple times a day, depending on what the doctor recommends; however, they can also be done just prior to any diagnostic testing to ensure accuracy in those results as well.

The duration depends on the individual situation and recommendations of their provider, but usually each exercise will only take around five to ten minutes with longer sessions being more effective over time if practiced regularly. Additionally, shorter sessions may result in smaller successes in terms of improvement relative to longer ones completed more consistently over time.

Before starting any kind of Vision Alignment Exercise Program (VAEP), it's important to consult with your eye care provider first on your individual education needs and goals related to improving your vision alignment issue(s). Additionally, following through with regular check-ups during and after completing any VAEP program is essential for further evaluating progress made by the patient and adjusting goals or next steps accordingly based on those findings.