CPD ref: C-102435

Description: The aim of the session is to increase practitioner confidence in the differential diagnosis of red eye presentations, to understand the key features of red eye presentation that require urgent referral.  It will also hopefully improve knowledge and awareness of therapeutic strategies for managing anterior segment pathologies and thereby increase confidence in managing minor red eye conditions in practice. 

Target audience: Optometrist, Specialty optometrist (AS/SP/IP); 
Domains and learning outcomes
Clinical practice

s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date
- Understand the therapeutic strategies for managing anterior segment pathologies

s.6 Recognise, and work within, your limits of competence
- Understand the key features of red eye presentation that require urgent referral

s.7 Conduct appropriate assessments, examinations, treatments and referrals
- Able to investigate and make a differential diagnosis of patients presenting with a red eye
- Understand the treatments and management of minor red eye conditions in practice

Specialty CPD - AS/SP/IP optometrist

Understand the different therapeutic strategies for managing anterior segment pathologies by IP optometrists and when referral to an ophthalmologist is required.