General

This course expired on 31 December 2025. If you have completed this course, you can print your certificate here. 

This course has been replaced with our AMD: Part 2 - Physiology, pathology and classification course, reissued in March 2026.



Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

CPD Ref: C-100641

CET Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2025


Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common form of macular degeneration in the UK, affecting more than 600,000 people. 

This five-part series on AMD covers the condition from physiology, pathology and classification through to assessment, management, referral and treatment. 

Part two focuses on the structure of the macular region and the pathophysiology involved in the development of AMD. It addresses the identification of clinical signs across the disease spectrum through fundus examination and OCT imaging. The course concludes with a concise overview of other macular disorders to support accurate differential diagnosis. 

Part two covers the following:

  • Physiology in the macula region
  • How drusen form
  • Looking at AMD with OCT
  • Early AMD
  • Late AMD
  • Other macula conditions.

At the end of the course you can complete the CPD quiz to gain one non-interactive CPD point. 

To learn more about assessment, management and referral, go to AMD: Part 3.

First published: April 2021
Last reviewed: January 2022

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    Learning outcomes

    Learning outcomes

    Communication

    s.2 Communicate effectively with patients 

    • Understand the physiology of the macula and the pathological processes in AMD and so be able to explain more effectively to patients about their ocular condition.
    Clinical Practice

    s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date 

    • Able to interpret OCT and images of the macula and so to be able to identify different macula conditions.

    s.7 Conduct appropriate assessments, examinations, treatment and referrals

    • Understand the classification and progression of AMD, and so be able to identify, make a differential diagnosis and refer appropriately.

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