Search results: 9

Glaucoma: Part 1 - Definitions and Classification (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-101644

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


The first part of the glaucoma programme has an update on the definitions and prevalence of glaucoma and covers the classification of the different types of glaucoma. It includes the signs and symptoms along with the risk factors to help improve differential diagnosis and appropriate referral.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Congenital, Ocular hypertension, Prevalence, Secondary.

Category: CPD courses
Glaucoma: Part 2 - Pathophysiology and Risk Factors (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-101645

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


The second part of the glaucoma programme reviews the anatomy of the normal eye and the pathophysiology in the development of glaucoma. It also covers the current thoughts on the causes of glaucoma and the various risk factors for the different types.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Congenital, Ocular hypertension, Prevalence, Risk, Corneal thickness, IOP.

Category: CPD courses
Glaucoma: Part 3 - Assessment (Anterior Segment and Anterior Chamber Angle) (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-101646

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism


The third part of the glaucoma programme looks at how to assess the anterior segment and angle to identify important signs of glaucoma and how to identify some of the key risk factors.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Van Herick, Smith’s method, Gonioscopy, OCT, Referral, PDS, PXF.

Category: CPD courses
Glaucoma: Part 4 - Assessment of the Intraocular Pressure (IOP) (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-101729

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism


The fourth part of the glaucoma programme covers the measurement of IOP using contact and non-contact tonometers, looking at normal findings and discussing when to refer.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Intraocular pressure, Referral , IOP, tonometer, GAT, Perkins, Ocular hypertension, CCT, Corneal thickness.

Category: CPD courses
Glaucoma: Part 5 - Assessment of the Optic Disc (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-101730

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

The fifth part of the glaucoma series looks at how to assess and measure the optic disc and identify important signs of glaucoma. The disc examination and appearance with ophthalmoscopy and OCT images are explained to help aid referral and management of glaucoma suspects.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, Optic disc, Assessment, Slit lamp, Indirect ophthalmoscopy, OCT, Management, Referral, Volk.

Category: CPD courses
Glaucoma: Part 6 - Visual Fields (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-101748

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism


The sixth part of the glaucoma programme looks at how to accurately assess the visual field to identify important signs of glaucoma.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, Management, Referral, Threshold, SITA, ZATA, Static, Kinetic, FDT.

Category: CPD courses
Glaucoma: Part 7 - Management, Referral and Care Pathways (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-101749

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism


The seventh part of the glaucoma programme looks at national and local refinement and referral pathways and discusses how to reach the appropriate clinical decision when managing a glaucoma suspect, taking into account all your investigation.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, Ocular hypertension, Management, Referral, Repeat measures, Pathway, IOP, Visual field.

Category: CPD courses
Glaucoma: Part 8 - Treatment (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-101750

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Specialty CPD (IP)


The eighth and final part of the glaucoma programme looks at current and future treatments of glaucoma.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Ocular hypertension, Laser treatment, Surgical treatment, Pharmacological treatments, Management, Referral, MIGS, SLT.

Category: CPD courses
Sound Optometry: Episode 30 - Glaucoma: ISNT it suspicious?

Sound OptometryCPD Ref: C-105964

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


In this episode we first hear a patient case study; later, Patrick Gunn reflects on how his professional development and training has led to a specialist qualification in glaucoma. The second part of the podcast answers some of the questions asked by the glaucoma webinar attendees and delves into optic disc interpretation in detail. Presenter Michelle Hanratty and Patrick discuss the early signs to look out for in glaucomatous discs and how these relate to other findings such as OCT and visual fields.

Topics: Glaucoma, Referrals, Intraocular pressure, Monitoring pathways, Optic disc, OCT, Visual fields.

Category: CPD courses