Course: Epiretinal Membrane, Section: Learning objectives

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Course Summary

Stephen Charles & Ian Wallwork (12:15)

Epiretinal membrane is a thin layer of tissue which can grow over the surface of the retina and cause vision problems. Stephen Charles is a Vitreoretinal surgeon at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, and so regularly treats patients with the condition. Here, he talks to Ian Wallwork about the condition and its treatment.

First published in DOCET OQ87 (2013).

Learning objectives

To provide listeners with:

A recap of what an epiretinal membrane is and how and why it develops
An outline of the signs and symptoms and optometrist might expect patients to present with
An indication of the clinical investigations an optometrist should perform to confirm a diagnosis
An indication of the urgency of referral
An outline of the available treatment options and the expected outcomes including the management of further membrane development