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Ophthalmology
Optimizing the Medical Management of Glaucoma
Open-angle glaucoma (OAG) is a disease of the eye; it is the most common cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Initially, the disease is asymptomatic; however, if it is detected in a timely manner, effective treatment can be initiated and vision loss may be slowed.
This program supports optometrists in optimizing glaucoma management by reviewing the diagnostic procedures that can be used to detect glaucoma early in its course and by focusing on treatment options to help ensure effective management of patients with glaucoma at various stages of the disease continuum.
Using a case-study format, the program will review the initial and ongoing evaluation of patients with glaucoma, and will also cover the topical agents that can be used to treat this condition.
This program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from Allergan an AbbVie company.
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Specialist
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
COPE
EXPIRY DATE
2022-09-27
Open-angle glaucoma (OAG) is a disease of the eye; it is the most common cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Initially, the disease is asymptomatic; however, if it is detected in a timely manner, effective treatment can be initiated and vision loss may be slowed.
This program supports optometrists in optimizing glaucoma management by reviewing the diagnostic procedures that can be used to detect glaucoma early in its course and by focusing on treatment options to help ensure effective management of patients with glaucoma at various stages of the disease continuum.
Using a case-study format, the program will review the initial and ongoing evaluation of patients with glaucoma, and will also cover the topical agents that can be used to treat this condition.
This program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from Allergan an AbbVie company.
Faculty
Derek MacDonald, OD, FAAO
Sarah MacIver, OD, FAAO
Luke Small, OD
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
- Perform a thorough diagnostic workup to identify and classify patients who have glaucoma
- Set the target intraocular pressure (IOP) and prescribe guideline-recommended topical medications to achieve the desired therapeutic response
- Monitor for disease progression and adjust treatment as necessary
Accreditation
This one credit-per-hour Self-Learning program has been certified by the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE) for up to 1.0 Credit.
COPE Course ID: 73223-GL / COPE Activity ID: 122091.
This program was developed in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Optometrists.
# of credits: 1 
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