Learning Objectives:

Know the risk factors for diabetic retinopathy
Understand the impact of diabetes on the eye, including pathophysiology and clinical signs and symptoms
Be able to screen for, assess and diagnose a person with diabetic retinopathy
Understand the management principles for diabetic eye disease
Develop a pro-active approach to early detection of diabetic retinopathy and long-term compliance with management

This education program is developed and delivered for The University of Queensland by The University of Queensland (UQ) Health Insitu. UQ Health Insitu is the lifelong learning arm of The University of Queensland Faculty of Health Sciences.

Expert Presenter:
Dr Peter Cranstoun
Peter Cranstoun graduated in medicine from the University of Queensland in 1978 & finished his training in ophthalmology in 1985. He has been in private practice at Strathpine in Brisbane since then & between 1986 & 2006 was a VMO at the Mater Hospital. He is visiting consultant at the Paediatric Low Vision Clinic at Buranda & has an ongoing interest in paediatric ophthalmology & medical retina especially diabetic eye disease.

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Short Course: Primary eye care – Interpretation and grading of diabetic retinopathy, including accreditation for retinal camera photography

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Time:

45 minutes

Catalogued by:

Clinical knowledge and skills

Care of patients with chronic disease

Clinical continuum

Management

Chronic disease management

RACGP Domains of General Practice

Applied professional knowledge and skills

ACRRM Educational Domains and Curriculum Areas of Rural & Remote Medicine

Core clinical knowledge and skills (Domain)

Ophthalmology (Area)

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