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In the UK there is an estimated 7,300 new cases of retinal detachment every year and many patients will present with flashes and floaters to Optometrists in the primary care setting. In this lecture Mr Balaggan provides a detailed overview of the most common peripheral vitreoretinal disorders (PrVDs) and provides practitioners with a greater understanding of the most appropriate management options for their patients.
This recording is accredited for 1 non-interactive GOC CPD point for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians.
Domains and Learning Outcomes
Communication
(s.2) Practitioners will understand how to explore a patient’s presenting symptoms that may indicate a peripheral retinal disorder.
Clinical practice
(s.5) Practitioners will be aware of the common peripheral retinal disorders that may present in their clinics.
(s.7) Practitioners will understand the significance of presenting symptoms that may be indicative of a peripheral retinal disorder and the timescale in when they should be examined.
(s.7) Practitioners will be able to distinguish between peripheral retinal disorders that need referral to secondary care for treatment and those that can be monitored.
About The Speaker
Mr Balaggan a Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon based in the Wolverhampton & Midland Counties Eye Infirmary (WEI), UK.