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Sound Optometry


Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

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Welcome to Sound Optometry, a podcast from Docet hosted by Michelle Hanratty, an IP optometrist with over 20 years’ experience in both high street and hospital settings. Each month, through case studies and in-depth conversations, we explore the topics that matter most to you as an optometrist and are relevant to everyday practice. 

Episode 15 - Vitreomacular disorders: Smoothing wrinkles and mending holes 

The episode begins with an interview featuring a patient who underwent multiple procedures following a diagnosis of epiretinal membrane and retinal tears. 

Michelle Hanratty is then joined by Mr Kam Balaggan, consultant vitreoretinal and cataract surgeon, to discuss the presentation and optometric management of vitreomacular disorders encountered in everyday practice. The conversation explores the investigation of epiretinal membranes, vitreomacular traction and macular holes, with key guidance on assessing referral urgency. 

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First published: December 2021
Last reviewed: January 2022

    Unit 1 - Vitreomacular disorders audio track (~28 min)►

    Learning outcomes

    Learning outcomes

    Professionalism

    s.4 Show care and compassion for your patients

    • Able to identify and respond appropriately to patients’ fears, anxieties and concerns about their vitreomacular condition.

    Clinical practice

    s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date 

    • Understand the signs, symptoms and risk factors for vitreomacular conditions.

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

    • Able to formulate an appropriate management plan for a patient with a vitreomacular condition, or of a patient already diagnosed but requires monitoring in the community.
    • Knowledge of when the referral of a patient is indicated and the urgency required.

      Unit 1 - Vitreomacular disorders audio track (~28 min)►