Optometry Connection – March 2022

Optometry Connection - March 2022

Learning Objectives

• Understand the benefits associated with utilising a "frontloading" visual field testing approach to glaucoma management
• Become more familiarised with the clinical signs associated with Coats Disease
• Develop a better understanding of the difference between lipid and non-lipid based artificial tears in the management of dry eye disease
• Better understand how to perform scleral indentation safely and accurately
• Develop a better understanding of the elements involved in the appropriate management of dry eye patients within clinical practice
• Develop a better understanding of current progress and future opportunities in relation to ocular gene therapies
• Appreciate the changing scope of UK optometric practice in relation to glaucoma management
• Develop a better understanding of the medical management of primary open-angle glaucoma
• Develop a better understanding of how to diagnose the different types of ocular allergy
• Appreciate the drastic consequences of acanthamoeba infection associated with contact lens wear and understand how to better diagnose and treat this condition
• Appreciate how optimising contact lens design can improve performance for presbyopic contact lens-wearing patients
• Develop a better understanding of the consequences of excessive screen time for the paediatric population and the guidelines associated with different cohorts/age groups to ensure effective control
• Appreciate and address the evidence-to-practice gaps in the appropriateness of glaucoma and diabetes-related eye care

Max CPD hours awarded: 6

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