General
Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism
No CPD Points
The final module of Docet’s Ageing Eye Series is split into two parts. The first part covers all aspects of a low vision assessment in elderly patients in community practice. In the second part you will follow a panel of experts discussing four patient scenarios focusing on optical need, depression, field loss and mobility issues followed by suggested management plans for each patient.
Before you start the second part of the course, please ensure that you have either completed Visual Impairment - Part 1 or you are familiar with the following:
- Introduction to our four patients
- Adapted clinical assessment for the visually impaired patient
- History and symptoms-taking for the visually impaired patient
- How to decide upon magnification requirements,
- Use of specialist charts and how to record results
- Nature and properties of a range of optical, non-optical and electronic low-vision aids.
In part two, you will meet Elizabeth, Moira, Leonard and Ray and follow a panel of experts who discuss the optical needs, field loss, mental health and mobility issues of the four patients. You can then view a management plan for each patient.
First published: January 2018
Last reviewed: April 2022
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