The Outside Clinic Account Holders: Glaucoma detection for the domiciliary optometrist. Paper 2: Management C 17915 (O)

This text based article will discuss the treatment options for Chronic Open Angle Galucoma with specific emphasis on the medical treatments currently available and the common side effects of these medications. The role of the optometrist will also be outlined.

Learning Objectives:

To understand
1. IOP and aqueous humour dynamics
2. The autonomic nervous system and the eye
3. Medical treatment options for Chronic Open Angle Glaucoma (COAG)
4. The side effects of medical treatment options for COAG
5. The role of the optometrist in patient management of COAG

ANTHONY T CLARKE BSc (Hons) MCOptom DipGlauc Specialist Optometrist in Glaucoma, Leicester Royal Infirmary Specialist Optometrist in Glaucoma, Peterborough Community Glaucoma Scheme Anthony completed a degree in Physiology & Anatomy in the mid-1990s before going on to study Optometry at Aston University, qualifying as an Optometrist in 2000. He currently works as a specialist optometrist within the glaucoma clinic at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. He is also an accredited Optometrist for the Peterborough Community Glaucoma Screening programme. He is also the Lead Assessor (Glaucoma) for the Leics & Rutland LOC. Anthony regularly teaches medical students and visiting pre-registration Optometrists and has been involved in clinical audit. He has also been a pre-registration supervisor. He has written occasional articles which have appeared in the optical press.

Article Expires End April 2012

This CET article has been awarded 1 General CET point – target Group : Optometrists

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