This sets out proposed new care models for glaucoma patients in order to better utilise primary care capacity, while still maintaining patient safety.
The College of Optometrists has published updated learning outcomes for the three glaucoma higher qualifications it accredits: the Professional Certificate in Glaucoma, the Higher Certificate in Glaucoma, and the Professional Diploma in Glaucoma.
In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question on a tricky scenario to a panel of members.
Clinical files: What impact should a patient's home genetics test have on my clinical decision-making?
Read the guidance on examining patients at risk from glaucoma
This member briefing covers the guideline on Glaucoma: diagnosis and management
Find out more about getting a College-accredited higher qualification in glaucoma.
More information for patients on glaucoma, including a directory to find their nearest optometrist member.
Articles in this edition cover: Conjunctival response to soft contact lens wear, medical management of chronic open-angle glaucoma, vortex keratopathy and Fabry disease, ocular genetics in clinical practice, and customer service leadership .
Articles in this edition cover intraocular scatter and visual performances, the structure–function relationship in glaucoma, current trends in macular hole management and visual acuity and visual satisfaction.
80-90% of diagnosed POAG cases in the UK are initially detected during routine eye examination.
Articles cover: The NICE guideline on diagnosis and management of COAG and ocular hypertension, glaucoma detection, cataract development in relation to morphology and depression and acquired visual Impairment.
The classification, risk factors and detection of glaucoma.
An insight into the development of the guidance, its implementation and implications for optometry.
Articles cover: Low vision; HES case studies, a community ophthalmic service for the management of paediatric refractive eye problems; glaucoma co-management; contact lens devices in the management of corneal and ocular surface disease; and extended roles in hospital optometry.
Results and analysis of a randomised controlled trial of an alternative model of glaucoma care by optometrists.
Articles in this edition of OiP cover angle closure glaucoma in optometric practice, colour vision testing, children and contact lenses, and hereditary ocular diseases in childhood.
Articles cover: The medical management of diabetes; the Glaucomatous Optic Disc, retinal haemorrhage and ophthalmic lens materials.
A review of optic disc assessment in glaucoma, in order to enhance the background knowledge of optometrists in undertaking these roles.
Francis Carbonaro tackles the role of genetics in eye disease with a basic review of genetic principles and their relevance to optometry.