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Glaucoma Diagnosis: A Case-Based Interactive Tutorial

Available from: 3/12/2019

Where to publish: Online / CFEH Education

Provider: Centre For Eye Health

Contact: Karin Mavromatis, [E] kmavromatis@cfeh.com.au, [P] (02) 8115 0740

Learning Objectives

  • To understand a systematic approach to optic nerve head assessment that reflects the latest evidence-base and be able to apply this systematic approach to optic nerve head assessment to actual patients seen at the Centre
  • To be able to interpret both the RNFL and Ganglion cell analysis printouts on the Cirrus OCT
  • To be able to identify structural and functional changes that are characteristic of glaucoma
  • To be able to accurately interpret visual field results and understand the implications of using the SITA Faster paradigm
  • To understand retinotopic organisation and the concept of concordance between structural and functional changes
  • To investigate a range of ocular conditions (other than glaucoma) that cause thinning of the retinal nerve fibre layer and understand that glaucoma is a diagnosis of exclusion
  • To understand the concept of retrograde degeneration and the effect of visual pathway lesions have on both the ganglion cell analysis and visual fields
  • To understand the concept of progression and its importance in establishing a glaucoma diagnosis

Max points awarded: 5.00

Session Information

Name
Glaucoma Diagnosis: A Case-Based Interactive Tutorial
Activity Type
Independent Learning without Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
5.00

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.