3.15pm - 4.15pm
Sponsor Session
DISCUSSION WORKSHOP: Are you treating your glaucoma patients NICE-ly? - Scope Eyecare
CPD
3

CPD ref: C-102161

Description: Exploring a variety of both definitive and complex glaucoma cases that present in routine practice.

Target audience: Optometrist & Dispensing Optician

Domains and learning outcomes
Communication

s.2 Communicate effectively with patients

  • Practitioners will have an understanding of how to explain findings and recommendations to patients so that they know what is happening with their eyes.

Clinical Practice

s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date

  • Practitioners will appreciate that by keeping up do date with current guidance they will be able to offer balanced advice to patients presenting with glaucoma in their clinics.

s.7 Conduct appropriate assessments, examinations, treatments and referrals

  • Practitioners will understand the management options available for patients with glaucoma and how to access them.

Speaker

Matt Roney BSc (Hons) MCOptom DipTp(IP) Higher Cert Glauc

Matt is a Specialist Optometrist working within the Liverpool Hospital Foundation Trust. He specialises predominantly within Glaucoma as well as Acute Ophthalmology. Matt currently holds the College of Optometrists IP and Higher Certificate in Glaucoma whilst being in the final stages of the Diploma Glaucoma qualification. Matt is also a visiting lecturer and examiner at The University of Hertfordshire for the College of Optometrists Higher Qualifications in Glaucoma and Independent Prescribing for post graduate Optometrists.