Course: The Ageing Eye: Visual Impairment

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In this session delegates are asked to watch a short video that outlines a case scenario of a 67-year-old patient with cataracts and macula changes. The discussion will then be based around:

Appropriate communication of clinical findings with an anxious patient
Suitable management options for this patient other than surgery
The impact of low vision on her lifestyle
What lifestyle advice could help the patient.

This case is film-based. Download the film clip or stream it directly.

See the facilitator notes PDF below for more details, suggested learning objectives and discussion points for this case. Further reference sources and related information can be found in the More information section.

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Learning objectives

The following learning objectives COULD be covered:

1.2.3 To be able to recognise when a patient is anxious and respond appropriately to their concerns and fears by adapting your communication style.
1.2.5 To understand the importance of effective communication with relatives and other healthcare professionals in patients with visual impairment.
2.1.8 To be able to advise and support a patient in making changes to their lifestyle, including stopping smoking.
4.2.1 To explore all options available that could provide the necessary magnification to read comfortably and advise a patient with visual impairment appropriately.
4.1.5 To understand the options available to dispense spectacles for patients requiring UV protection and suffering from glare.
6.1.6 To identify that referral for cataract is not the only management option for this patient and explore alternative options that may suit the patient’s needs.
6.1.1 To understand that smoking is a risk factor for AMD and cataract and to be able to discuss this with a patient.
7.1.5 To understand the impact of lighting and glare on visual function and to be able to provide solutions to improve the visibility of tasks for patients.

Facilitator notes and instructions

Open the facilitator notes below for full instructions and to help you identify discussion points you may want to use. Refer back to the course page to view the video and for further guidance and information.