DISCUSSION WORKSHOP

3 CPD

Dry eye detectives - Scope Eyecare

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About the session

CPD ref: C-107973

Description

This session will aim to unravel the mysteries of iatrogenic dry eye by challenging practitioners to diagnose dry eye through communication alone, before you start to examine a patient with a slit lamp. Using patients cases we will work together to demystify iatrogenic dry eye.

Target audience

  • Optometrist
  • Dispensing Optician
  • Contact Lens Optician.

Domains and learning outcomes

Communication

  • (s.1) Practitioners will be able to explain to patients why their medical condition and/or history may be contributing to their dry eye symptoms
  • (s.2) Practitioners will be able to interpret the presenting symptoms of patients with dry eye disease and how sometimes they may be related to their medical history.

Clinical Practice

  • (s.5) Practitioners will have a great appreciation of the causes of iatrogenic dry eye.

Specialty CPD - contact lens optician

  • (s.1) Practitioners will be able to explain to patients why their medical condition and/or history may be contributing to their dry eye symptoms
  • (s.2) Practitioners will be able to interpret the presenting symptoms of patients with dry eye disease and how sometimes they may be related to their medical history
  • (s.5) Practitioners will have a great appreciation of the causes of iatrogenic dry eye.
     

Speaker

Mandy Davidson BSc (Hons) MCOptom

Mandy is an optometrist with a special interest in dry eye disease. Alongside her role as Medical and Professional Affairs Manager at Scope Eyecare, she continues to work part time in independent practice running a specialist dry eye clinic where she manages patients presenting with a range of anterior eye problems. Mandy is always happy to share her knowledge and experience with fellow clinicians.