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This session offers a practical and clinically focused guide to the patient management of adult squints. It considers prescribing options including prisms, eye exercises and along with red flags for pathology. It explores thyroid eye disease, sixth nerve palsy and other common deviations before exploring the psychosocial impact and the importance of appropriate orthoptic referral for diagnosis and ongoing support.
This recording is accredited for 1 non-interactive CPD point for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
Domains and Learning Outcomes
Communication
(s.2) Delegates will have a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with patients who present with disturbing or cosmetic symptoms, obtain informed consent, and collaborate with other professionals.
Clinical Practice
(s.5) Delegates will have a clearer understanding of how to investigate adult patients presenting with squint, including history-taking, clinical examination, diagnostic reasoning, and safe management
(s.6) Through thorough investigation delegates will have a better understanding of referral of adult patients presenting with squint or diplopia including those patients who can be managed in practice, and those who should be referred, and on what timeframe.