General

Communication

No CPD Points

This course is the first module forming Part 1: Assessment in Docet’s Ageing Eye series and is designed as a companion piece to Physiology and pathology - Systemic.

This programme looks at the effects of ageing on a normal, healthy eye, including aspects of anatomy and visual performance. It also considers the identification, investigation and management of common ocular abnormalities that may be encountered in everyday practice in older patients. The programme features interviews with experts in the field and a wide range of clinical images.

First published: May 2014
Last reviewed: August 2024

    Unit 1 - Introduction (~3 mins)►

    Learning outcomes

    Learning outcomes

    Communication 

    s.2 Communicate effectively with patients

    • Understand the physiological and common pathological changes in the eye in the older population; and so be able to explain them more effectively to patients and offer appropriate advice.


    Clinical Practice 

    s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date

    • Able to recognise common ocular pathologies in the older population, and to be able to differentiate patients with pathological changes from those with normal age-related physiological changes and so refer them appropriately.
    • Understand the various aspects of visual function and how they change in the older population, and so to be able to assess them effectively and differentiate normal age-related changes from pathological changes.

    s.6 Recognise and work within your limits of competence 

    • Understand referral pathways for common ocular conditions in the older population and  knows when to refer appropriately.

      Unit 1 - Introduction (~3 mins)►