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This International Transatlantic Ophthalmology Update was recorded in April 2021 and brings together two experts from the US and the UK. William Trattler will consider Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Keratoconus. He will discuss how new techniques in treating keratoconus have developed.
Susan Mollan discusses how OCT has become a routine part of her clinical practice, enabling her to identify papilloedema, optic nerve head drusen and optic neuritis as well as analysis of ganglion cell layers in compressive optic neuropathies.
The session concludes with David Lockington joining the two speakers for a panel discussion and taking questions from the audience.
This recording is accredited for 1 non-interactive GOC CPD point for Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and 1 RCOphth CPD point for Ophthalmologists.
Domains and Learning Outcomes
Clinical Practice
(s.5) Practitioners will appreciate that by keeping up do date with recent research and developments on both keratoconus treatments and optic nerve head changes, they will be able to offer more balanced advice and recommendations to their patients.
(s.7) Practitioners will have a greater understanding of how to identify keratoconic and optic nerve head abnormalities which may require referral for specialist ophthalmological management.
About The Panel
Mr David Lockington is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, UK with a sub-specialist training in Cornea, Cataract and Anterior Segment.
Mr William B. Trattler, MD is a refractive, corneal and cataract eye surgeon at the Centre For Excellence In Eye Care, Miami, Florida.
Ms Susan Mollan is a Consultant Neuro-Ophthalmologist at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), UK.