Glaucoma

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We have issued a statement about the decision to end glaucoma and cataracts enhanced eye care services in Hampshire and Isle of Wight at the end of this month.

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A review of the role of the optometrist in the medical management of glaucoma in the light of 2009 NICE guidelines, as well as recommendations.

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.