Age related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

Age related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

• Differentiate the clinical symptoms suggestive of AMD and describe how to assess for AMD-related effects on eyes and vision.
• Describe treatment options for AMD incorporating the latest evidence-based management for AMD.
• Develop a practice plan to assist communication of AMD risk factors to individual patients in a culturally safe manner.
• Develop an evidence-based treatment plan to refer, treat and manage AMD patients.

Diabetic Eye Disease (DED)

• Differentiate the clinical symptoms and signs suggestive of diabetes-related eye disease and describe how to assess for DR effects on eyes and vision.
• Implement clinical processes aligned with national guidelines to assess and recommend eye examinations for people living with or at risk of DR, including indigenous patients.
• Develop an evidence-based treatment plan to refer, treat and manage DR patients.
• Develop a practice plan to assist communication of DR risk factors to individual patients in a culturally safe manner.