This is “Glaucoma National Knowledge Week” 19 - 25 November

This week sees the launch of the Eyes and Vision Specialist Library (EVSL)  Glaucoma National Knowledge Week which presents the collection of evidence that has emerged in the past 12 months. 

For the purpose of the knowledge week, the term glaucoma is used to cover primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and normal tension glaucoma (NTG).   Ocular hypertension is also included as it is considered a strong risk factor for developing glaucoma.  Angle closure glaucoma, paediatric glaucoma and the secondary glaucomas are not covered in this update.

Topics in this update include:
• Epidemiology
• Screening
• Medical Management
• Emerging technology :
  Optic disc imaging
- Optic disc imaging - diagnosis and disease monitoring
- Optic disc imaging - images
- Assessment of Visual Field Progression 
• Patient education
• Low vision and living with Glaucoma

Previous National Knowledge Weeks

AMD National Knowledge Week - 18 - 24 June 2007
Glaucoma NKW - November 2006

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