Learning Objectives:

• Be able to identify common signs and symptoms associated with eye disease
• Be able to perform a thorough ophthalmic examination in adults and children, including examination of the eye, its function and surrounding structures
• Understand the clinical protocols for effective ophthalmic screening in children and adults
• Be aware of visual disease in children and adults that can be screened for, including those that may be asymptomatic and preventable

Expert presenter: Dr Russell Bach
Russell Bach is a University of Queensland graduate, specialist ophthalmologist who is in private practice at Greenslopes Private Hospital. He is a visiting medical officer at Princess Alexandra Hospital and has been a keen teacher of trainee registrars and general practitioners for over 20 years. He is a political advocate of professional standards, is committed to evidence based medicine and is the immediate past chair of the state branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. He has previously run the general practice upskilling programme and enjoys developing practical skills in his fellow practitioners particularly in workshop situations.

References:
[1] Centre for vision research. Blue Mountains Eye Study. Viewed on 28/12/2006, at: http://www.cvr.org.au/bmes.htm