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| Associate Professor Graham Lee |
Dr Anthony Pane |
‘Common presentations in adults: the adnexa and globe’ (ES-8019) addresses conditions of the external eye, starting with the proper examination of the eyelid. Next, you’ll learn about the conditions that cause lumps, bumps, irritation, mechanical problems of the eyelid, and abnormalities of the lacrimal system and orbit.
Become an expert on the red eye in ‘Differential diagnosis of the red eye in adults’ (ES-8020).
You’ve probably seen at least one within the past couple of weeks! In this unit, you’ll be provided with in-depth knowledge on the etiology of inflammation and infection, how to approach trauma, and how to recognise medical emergencies such as acute glaucoma. Find out how to manage common and emergency conditions, and when to refer to the ophthalmologist. You’ll also learn how to successfully use just a few signs and symptoms to quickly narrow down your differential.
‘Loss of vision – assessment, differential diagnosis and management principles’ (ES-8023) includes instruction on appropriate examination techniques and equipment, red flag signs and symptoms, the serious conditions which need to be included within the differential diagnosis, and chronic diseases of ageing such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
If you have any queries relating to the clinical content of this course, please email Gillian Vey or telephone the UQ School of Medicine Discipline of General Practice on (07) 3365 5379.
For further information about the scope of the program, click on the links below.
This course forms part of the ophthalmology suite of Short Courses offered through UQ Health Insitu:
When you complete the entire suite, you will be eligible to upgrade to the Extended Course for this topic, at a discounted fee. Extended Courses qualify for RACGP Category 1 points and may also be recognised as the equivalent of two units of prior learning for the Master of Medicine (General Practice) offered by The University of Queensland. For further information contact the Program Manager.
- Be able to assess and diagnose common conditions affecting the eyelids, lacrimal system and orbit in adults
- Be able to assess and formulate a differential diagnosis in a person with a red eye
- Know the common causes of red eye and those conditions that should not be missed
- Know the management principles for the common causes of red eye
- Know the causes leading to progressive (chronic) and sudden (acute) loss of vision
- Be able to assess a person with deteriorating vision and appropriately formulate a differential diagnosis
- Be able to recognise possible serious complications presenting with loss of vision
- Be able to implement emergency treatment in critical situations relating to vision loss
- Understand how cataracts are likely to affect vision and the management principles
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