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.
Dr Keziah Latham, the low vision specialist, discusses how teaching, research and clinical practice are interlinked.
The clinical figures that count.
Sometimes, progress is made not by inventing something new, but by looking at something that’s been around for a long time in a new way, says Kieran Loft.
A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.
Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.
This article explains the current understanding of the risk factors, diagnosis, limitations and management of glaucoma in myopes.
From ocular allergy, through cosmetics and genetic disorders of the anterior eye, to driving without spectacle correction.