Full course description
Instructors: Emily Carell, OD, FAAO and Rachel C. Druckenbrod, OD FAAO
This course is a comprehensive guide to glaucoma diagnosis and management. Participants will explore key components of the glaucoma exam, including IOP measurement, CCT, anterior segment, and optic nerve assessment, alongside essential ancillary testing like visual fields and OCT. The course covers how to synthesize diagnostic data, illustrated through case examples, and reviews current treatment approaches to improve patient outcomes.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify and apply key components of the glaucoma examination, including intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement, central corneal thickness (CCT), anterior segment evaluation, and optic nerve assessment.
- Perform and interpret essential ancillary testing for glaucoma, including visual fields and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
- Integrate diagnostic data effectively to establish accurate glaucoma diagnoses.
- Analyze case examples to enhance diagnostic and management skills in glaucoma care.
- Review and implement current treatment approaches to improve patient outcomes in glaucoma management.