Course: Migraine, Section: Learning objectives

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Course Summary

Prof. Bruce Evans & Anita Shah (16:22)

Migraine is a condition which affects 12-15% of the UK adult population. It is often hereditary, although migraine episodes can be triggered by environmental stimuli. Attacks can be debilitating, and can affect or be triggered by vision. For this reason, migraine patients sometimes consult optometrists. Anita Shah, a community optometrist based in Essex, talks to Professor Bruce Evans about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition. Professor Evans is a visiting professor at City and London South Bank Universities, Director of Research at the Institute of Optometry, and has conducted several research projects into migraine.

First published in DOCET OQ85 (2013).

Learning objectives

To provide listeners with:

An outline of the various presenting signs and symptoms associated with migraine, both ocular and systemic
An outline of how presenting signs and symptoms vary in different age/patient groups
An understanding of differential diagnoses
An outline of the role optometrists play in the early diagnosis, management and referral of patients with this condition
An outline of the various causes of migraine