Learning Objectives
Simon Barnard
Lecture:
Mydriatics – the myths and Realities
Lecturer:
Dr Simon Barnard
Duration:
20 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions
Learning Objectives:
18th May 2013
The delegates will
(1) review and understand the reasons why mydriasis is
required
(2) understand the importance of pre-dilation precautions and
clinical assessments
(3) understand when to avoid dilation
(4) be able choose the optimum mydriatic drug for different
categories of patient
(5) review a specimen referral letter or report relating to
mydriasis
Lecture:
Diabetes in Optometry Practice
Lecturer:
Dr Simon Barnard
Duration:
50 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions
Learning Objectives:
The delegates will
(1) understand the epidemiology of diabetes
(2) be able to recognise the ophthalmoscopic appearance of
various diabetic sequelae
(3) review and understand a grading system that may be used
by optometrists in the course of their practise
(4) understand when referral to an ophthalmologist is indicated
(5) review a specimen referral letter or report and consider
whether this format might be applicable to their modes of
practise
Lecture:
Age Related Macular Degeneration and Other Common
Macular Conditions
Lecturer:
Dr Simon Barnard
Duration:
50 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions
Learning Objectives:
The delegates will
Learning Objectives
Simon Barnard
18th May 2013
(1) understand the epidemiology and pathophysiology of age
related macular degeneration
(2) review and understand the AREDS grading system
(3) understand when referral to an ophthalmologist is indicated
(4) be aware and able to diagnose other common macular
conditions
(5) review a specimen referral letter or report and consider
whether this format might be applicable to their modes of
practise
Lecture:
Glaucoma and ocular hypertension - assessment of the
disc and RNFL
Lecturer:
Dr Simon Barnard
Duration:
50 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions
Learning Objectives:
The delegates will
(1) note the epidemiology of glaucoma with particular regard to
Norway
(2) be aware of the limitations of direct ophthalmoscopy and the
importance of BIO assessment to determine the cup disc
ratio and size of the optic nerve
(3) be able to incorporate qualitative analysis of the optic nerve
head appearance into their diagnostic assessment
(4) understand that optic nerve appearance and intraocular
pressures together will not provide optimum sensitivity and
specificity for detecting (or diagnosing) glaucoma
(5) review a specimen referral letter or report and consider
whether this format might be applicable to their modes of
practise
Lecture:
Other Optic Nerve Conditions
Lecturer:
Dr Simon Barnard
Duration:
25 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions
Learning Objectives:
The delegates will
(1) have reviewed the anatomy of the optic nerve and it’d blood
supply
(2) be able to recognise a range of more common
developmental anomalies of the optic nerve
(3) understand the importance of BIO techniques to enable the
detection of crowded optic nerves and to assist in
Learning Objectives
Simon Barnard
18th May 2013
differentially diagnosing pathology from physiological
variations
(4) be able to recognize vascular disease affecting the optic
nerve by appearance and symptomatology
(5) review a specimen referral letter or report and consider
whether this format might be applicable to their modes of
practise
Lecture:
Vitreous and Peripheral Retinal Conditions
Lecturer:
Dr Simon Barnard
Duration:
50 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions
Learning Objectives:
The delegates will
(1) have reviewed the anatomy of the peripheral retina and
methods of examining this region
(2) understand the pathophysiology and potential progression of
a PVD to retinal detachment
(3) be able to recognise a range of more commonly occurring
peripheral retinal anomalies
(4) be in a position to apply a protocol in their practices for the
effective management of patients presenting with flashes
and or floaters
(5) review a specimen referral letter or report and consider
whether this format might be applicable to their modes of
practise