Course: Retinal Densitometry, Section: Learning objectives

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Course Summary

Dr Tom Margrain & Gwyneth Morgan (17:17)

This audio course is on the development of a new retinal denistometer.

Macular disease accounts for over half of all visual impairment in the UK, placing a large burden on society as well as on individual sufferers. Dr Tom Margrain, from Cardiff University, has collaborated with engineers at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre to develop a new technique for detecting the early signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Here, he talks to Gwyneth Morgan about his research.

First published in DOCET OQ88 (2013).

Learning objectives

An overview of the causes of AMD.
An outline of the development and progression of the condition.
An outline of our current understanding of AMD, its management and progression.