Diabetes and Diabetes Eye-Related Conditions
Available from: 22/02/2020
Where to publish: www.luxotticalearning.com.au
Provider: Luxottica Institute of Learning
Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] iol@luxottica.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616
Learning Objectives
- differentiate between the types of diabetes
- understand the signs and symptoms of diabetes
- take a complete and thorough medical history when managing patients living with diabetes
- understand and appreciate the prevalence, projection and impact of diabetes on the community, nation, including the global and gap within indigenous communities
- conduct a diabetes eye examination work up
- appropriately grade and differentiate between the levels of diabetic retinopathy
- appropriately monitor and/or refer according to the grde of diabetic retinopathy present
- assess the ocular surface, for corneal changes and appreciate the impact of diabetes on the ocular surface causing dry eyes, reduced corneal sensitivity and corneal nerve damage
- understand the correlation between corneal changes and the potential to forecast the progression of peripheral neuropathy in people living with diabetes
- understand the pathophysiology of cataract progression and the effect of diabetes.
- Understand the pathophysiology of neovascular glaucoma and the impact of diabetes
Max points awarded: 2.00
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Diabetes and Diabetes Eye Related Conditions |
| Activity Type |
| Independent Learning with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 2.00 |