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Patients presenting with age related macular degeneration (AMD) are no strangers to our clinics. This webinar presented by Mike Horler provides an overview of the classification of AMD along with considering the risk factors associated with developing it. Mike discusses the advice we can give patients in those at-risk groups as well as to those developing early disease. He also explores new and emerging treatments for AMD that are on the horizon along with the practical day to day advice that we can offer are patients who are living with AMD.
This recording is accredited for 1 non-interactive GOC CPD point for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians.
Domains and Learning Outcomes
Professionalism
(s.10) Delegates will have a greater awareness of the help and support available to patients struggling with sight loss as a result of AMD
Clinical practice
(s.5) Delegates will have a greater awareness of the current and future treatment options for patients with AMD
(s.5) Delegates will have an understanding of the more holistic advice they can give to patients at risk from, and living with AMD
About The Speaker
Mike Horler is an Independent Prescribing Optometrist and Consultant Optometrist in Medical Retina at Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton.