Stepping Stones: Let There be Light! - Ophthalmology for Beginners
Overview
If the thought of an eye consult fills you with fear, this day is for you! This highly interactive day will help to build your confidence and develop a logical, problem-solving approach to common ophthalmic presentations. The course will include top tips to improve your ophthalmic examination, dealing with ophthalmic emergencies and a case-based approach to corneal ulcers and other common ophthalmic presentations.
Topics to be covered:
- Improving your ophthalmic examination technique
- Management of ophthalmic emergencies
- Case-based approach to corneal ulcers and other common ophthalmic presentations
- Perform an ophthalmic examination
- Choose appropriate diagnostic tests for a case presenting with ophthalmic disease
- Approach ophthalmic emergencies with increased confidence
- Articulate a logical, problem-based approach to corneal ulcers and other common ophthalmic presentations
Required delegate attributes
This course is aimed at new graduates, those taking the next step in their career, as a refresher after taking a career break or changing disciplines. The day is designed to be highly applicable to first opinion practice, focussing on common presentations, with tips and tricks to help you evolve as a competent and confident general practitioner.