General
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
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Optometrists regularly observe pigmented retinal and choroidal lesions when examining patients in the community. Being able to differentiate between benign and suspicious lesions that require monitoring or referral is an important clinical skill.
This filmed lecture by consultant ophthalmic surgeon, Professor Heinrich Heimann, that initially took place as a webinar will cover the following points:
- Basic understanding of the aetiology and epidemiology of retinal and choroidal lesions.
- Examination techniques (including traditional fundus examination and fields, scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, OCT etc).
- Differential diagnosis of the more common causes including:
- Choroidal naevus
- Choroidal melanoma
- CHRPE
- Appropriate referral and monitoring.
First published: October 2020
Last reviewed: August 2024