Course: The Ageing Eye: Physiology & Pathology - Systemic, Section: Learning objectives

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Physiology & Pathology - Systemic

Physiology & Pathology - Systemic is one of the modules forming 'Part 1 Assessment' in DOCET's series 'The Ageing Eye' and is designed as a companion piece to 'Physiology & Pathology - Ocular'.

This programme aims to refresh and update optometrists' understanding of common age-related systemic diseases and their effects on the eye. Each type of systemic condition is considered in turn and includes a look at the ocular effects of medications regularly encountered with older patients. The programme features expert advice and guidance from a GP, an ophthalmologist and an optometrist.

Learning objectives

1.1.1 To improve understanding of the relevance of general health and systemic medications on ocular health and the importance of a full history and symptoms.
1.2.3 To improve understanding of how to explain to an older patient the importance of systemic disease and its impact on eye health.
2.6.2 To improve the understanding of referral pathways and the role of different professionals in the care of a patient with systemic and ocular disease.
6.1.1 To improve the understanding of the risk factors for common ocular conditions in the older population.
6.1.13 To improve the recognition of common ocular conditions associated with systemic diseases in the older population and the appropriate management plan for the patient.
6.1.15 To improve the recognition of ocular adverse reactions to common medications taken for systemic conditions in the older patient.