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Accredited lectures/talks - Current
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Blepharitis - an overview for the primary care
optometrist (C-8236/O)
Abstract: Blepharitis is one of the most common chronic lid margin
disease encountered in primary care optometry. It is often the underlying
reason for eye discomfort, redness and tearing. This presentation will
review the definition and classification of the disease and the
pathophysiology of the disease, before going on to describe the signs,
symptoms, investigations, complications, differentials and management in
primary care optometry. The presentation will end with some indcations of
when to refer to secondary care.
Learning Objectives : 1. To define blepharitis, and classify it
anatomically and clinically. 2. To understand the physiopathology of the
disease and its relationship to Dry Eye. 3. Recognise the signs and symptoms
of the disease. 4. To consider specific investigations and causes of
blepharitis. 5. Understand the complications and differentials of the
lesion. 6. To review the management options for the disease and consider
when to refer.
Target Group : Optometrists
Number Of Points : 1.00
Points Type : General
Modality : Lecture
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Dry Eye Syndrome - an overview for primary care
optometrists (C-8743/O D)
Abstract: Present in about 15% of the population, dry eye therefore
frequently presents in optometric practice. This lecture reviews the anatomy
and pathophysiology of dry eyes and goes on the classify and describe the
main causes of the condition. Delegates will be given information on the
likely History and Symptoms that dry eye patients present with, along with a
detailed approach to examining such patients. Management of mild, moderate
and severe dry eye will be discussed.
Learning Objectives :
Understand the synonyms and related key words
and the definition of dry eye Review the key ingredients of tears and their
role in differing types of dry eye Describe the prevalence and risk factors
of dry eye Consider a Classification of dry eye Describe the Main causes of
dry eye To recognise the H&S of dry eye patients How to Examine the dry eye
patient Management of the dry eye patient including when to refer to
secondary care
Target Group : Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
Number Of Points : 1.00
Points Type : General
Modality : Lecture
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21st Century litigation and the Optometrist
(C-9063/O)
Abstract: Delegates will be introduced to the sources of the laws
that punctuate optometrists’ daily lives, including: complaints and how they
are brought against practitioners; what constitutes negligence, the
challenges of establishing standard of care, accurate record keeping as the
best form of defence; the need for informed consent and suggestions on
defensive practice.
Learning Objectives : 1. Sources of English law 2. Nature of
complaints and how they develop 3. Different types of cases that can be
brought against practitioners and their potential outcomes 4. Need for
comprehensive and structured record keeping 5. Informed consent 6. Limiting
the likelihood of litigation or disciplinary action
Target Group : Optometrists
Number Of Points : 1.50
Points Type : General
Modality : Lecture
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Effective Communication in Optical Practice (C-8917/O
D)
Abstract: Effective communication is essential for the practitioner,
the patient and ultimately the practice. The practitioner need to extract
relevant information to be able to provide professional care and allied
services, whilst patients needs to be able to impart information to acquire
the appropriate professional care and advice that needs to be assimilated
and acted upon. Successful practices make sure that this communication
between patients and practitioners is optimised. This interactive lecture
will raise awareness of the principles of good communication as they relate
to optical practice. It will explore the nature of communication and what
makes one-to-one communication unique. The elements of communication
including language, delivery, non verbal clues, use of illustrations and
animation will be discussed. Listening and questioning skills will be
explained using examples, as will strategies of dealing with difficult
patients, hostile patients, patients who won’t open up, shy patents and
patients who are resistant. Finally a strategy for managing complaints will
be presented.
Learning Objectives :
After this presentation, delegates will be able
to: 1. To impart to patients an explanation of their physiological or
pathological eye condition. 2. An ability to understand a patient’s fears,
anxieties and concerns about their visual welfare, the eye examination and
its outcome. 3. The ability to communicate with patients who have poor, or
non-verbal, communication skills, or those who are confused, reticent or who
might mislead. 4. The ability to manage patients in a safe, ethical and
confidential fashion. 5. The ability to recognise cultural diversity, and to
communicate with patients who have poor or non-verbal communication skills,
or those who are confused, reticent or misled
Target Group : Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
Number Of Points : 4.00
Points Type : General
Modality : Lecture
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Infection Control in Optometric Practice (C-9487/ O
D)
Abstract: This lecture introduces the potential infection and
transmission routes in optometric practice and identifies the procedures
where in practice there may be a risk of contact with blood or mucus.
Communicable diseases that could present in practice are presented and the
immunisation options that practice staff have are discussed. Hand washing is
described in detail based on WHO guidelines and suggestions are made
regarding the decontamination of optometric equipment.The presentation ends
with a recommendation of a "daily consulting room hygiene" routine
Learning Objectives : Risk of infection and the vectors of infection
Procedures in optometric practice that may have potential mucus or blood
contact Communicable diseases that can be encountered in practice
Immunisation for practice staff Clarification on decontamination Hand
washing Cleaning and disinfecting agentsand their preparation and their use
Daily consulting room hygiene
Target Group : Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
Number Of Points : 1.00
Points Type : General
Modality : Lecture
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Slit lamp biomicroscopy - a window to the eye
(C-9557)
Abstract:
This course is designed with the inexperienced slit lamp biomicroscope user
in mind. It will familiarise delegates with the basics of slit lamps and
enable them to conduct an examination of some of the anterior eye with a
specific techniques to evaluate the lids, lashes, conjunctiva, cornea,
anterior chamber, iris lens and the anterior vitreous utilising a variety of
illumination techniques.
Learning Objectives: Understand the
basic components of a slit lamp biomicroscope. Appreciate the differing
methods of focal illumination and their application to examine the
structures of the anterior eye. Explore a systematic slit lamp exam routine
to evaluate the anterior eye routinely and during contact lens aftercare.
Target Group : Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and Contact
lens Opticians
Number Of Points : 1.00
Points Type : General, CL
Modality : Lecture
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Diplopia For Primary Care Optometrists (C-9968)
Abstract:
Diplopia is a symptom with many potential causes, from uncorrected
astigmatism to life threatening intracranial anomalies. Accurate diagnosis
and appropriate plans of referral or management can be achieved with careful
history taking and clinical examination. This presentation reviews the
practical points for optometrists dealing with diplopia in a primary care
setting and uses 6 video case studies covering Myasthenia Gravis, Thyroid
Eye Disease, Duane's syndrome, Browns syndrome, pupil sparing CNIII, CNVI
and CNIV palsies to illustrate the clinical examination techniques and the
approach to diagnosis.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the causes of the symptom of diplopia Appreciate the importance
of specific history taking Review the range of investigation tools available
to the primary care optometrist for the examination of a patient with
diplopia Understand how diplopia presents and can be investigated in cases
of Myasthenia Gravis, TED, Duane's, Browns , CNII palsy, CNVI palsy and CNIV
palsies
Target Group : Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
Number Of Points : 2.00
Points Type : General
Modality : Lecture
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