Webinar - Bilateral ocular trauma, no light perception….help! The patients’ perspective of severe eye injuries and management

This follows on from the educational successes of Mr Balaggan and Professor Gilmartin’s collaborative webinar and lectures, as well as the Patient as a Teacher webinar on vitreomacular disorders. The concept of the “patient as a teacher” is taken further to enhance knowledge of exceptionally severe ocular trauma through the combined lenses of surgeon and patient. As well as trauma, retinal detachments, corneal grafts and congenital glaucoma will also be covered.

Real surgical video footage will be shown with live commentary provided not just from Mr Balaggan but, more importantly, from the patients. There will be a unique focus highlighting the patient pathways and experiences narrated first-hand from the patients themselves. There will be emphasis also placed on the psychological and emotional journey these special patients have undergone during the course of their injuries, surgeries and recoveries. 

This novel format will further enhance your knowledge and learning about these conditions. It also highlights the importance of patient communication and involvement in all decisions. The webinar provides a unique personal perspective in relation to these conditions.

Full learning outcomes coming soon. 

During this session, Optometrists will gain:

• Deeper understanding of severe trauma outcomes beyond the slit lamp
• Practical insights into how patients perceive care, risk, and communication
• Enhanced skills in supporting patients emotionally as well as clinically
• CPD evidence aligned with patient safety and professionalism

• To attend this webinar you must be a member of The College of Optometrists
• To be eligible for your interactive CPD point you must ensure the following standards are met, you must:
  • have a minimum attendance of 50 minutes
  • complete a minimum of 4 of the 6 polls
  • complete the post event feedback

CPD does not apply to students and pre-registration trainees. 

We use GoToWebinar and the joining link will be sent to you individually upon registering.

Please contact events@college-optometrists.org with any questions.