Understanding Systemic Diseases
Available from: 1/12/2019
Where to publish: https://www.optomonline.com.au
Provider: Presmed Australia Pty Ltd
Contact: Eliza Mcgann, [E] Marketing@presmed.com.au, [P] 02 8507 6846
Learning Objectives
- To allow the Clinical Optometrist to achieve an excellent directed history, which will allow for a diagnosis and appropriate further management and possible referral.
- To teach FTC and Pupil examination and assessment
- To understand how Giant cell arteritis may manifest and associated findings
- To understand how Graves disease affects the eye
- To understand how myasthenia gravis can affect the eye
- To learn more about sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, syphilis, Wegeners and IgG4 inflammatory diseases
- To learn how rheumatoid, psoriatic and HLAB27 arthritides can affect the eye
- To appreciate the many ways that syphilis can affect the eye
- To understand how syphilis is diagnosed and how it is managed
- Become familiar with the urgent and long-term management of these conditions
- Be aware of effects of prostaglandins
Max points awarded: 2.00
Session Information
Name |
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Understanding Systemic Diseases |
Activity Type |
Independent Learning with Assessment |
Therapeutic? |
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
2.00 |