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Lumps & Bumps, Pupil and Visual Abnormalities

Available from: 18/03/2019

Where to publish: https://www.optomonline.com.au/

Provider: Presmed Australia Pty Ltd

Contact: Eliza Mcgann, [E] emcgann@presmed.com.au, [P] 02 8507 6846

Learning Objectives

  • An overview of the approach to the patient with non – organic visual loss will be given
  • A comprehensive list of differential diagnoses will be presented and worked through
  • When to investigate and when to refer will be explained
  • Become more comfortable understanding what features in a skin lesion make it more likely to be malignant
  • Develop a knowledge of clinical features of ocular surface squamous neoplasia. Be able to point out features that will help differentiate these conditions from common pterygia.
  • Gain knowledge of the clinical features of conjunctival melanoma, and how to differentiate this entity from benign causes of conjunctival pigmentation.
  • Understand the pupil reflex and pathway
  • Understand how to test pupils
  • Differential diagnosis of common pupil abnormalities

Max points awarded: 2.00

Session Information

Name
Lumps & bumps, pupil and visual abnormalities
Activity Type
Independent Learning with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Lumps & bumps, pupil and visual abnormalitiesIndependent Learning with AssessmentNoNo2.00

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.