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Fundamentals of Diabetic Retinopathy
Fundamentals of Diabetic Retinopathy Image Photography
Iowa Glaucoma Curriculum
Faculty Development Series
Basic Pediatric Anesthesia
Fundamentals of Glaucoma
Fundamentals of Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
Fundamentals of Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS)
Fundamentals of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Ophthalmic Nursing Fundamentals
Introduction to Pediatric Glaucoma
Introduction to Pediatric Eye Care and Disease
Fundamentals of Retinoblastoma
Genetics in an Hour
Neuro-ophthalmology: Fundamentals of Motility
Neuro-ophthalmology: Fundamentals of the Optic Disc
Cornea and External Disease – Herpes Infections
Immune-Mediated Diseases of the Episclera and Sclera
Ocular Manifestations of Treatable Metabolic Diseases
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Describe key findings in a diabetic retinopathy examination and screening
2
Describe the key findings in each diabetic retinopathy grading
3
Describe the main complications of the proliferative stage of diabetic retinopathy
4
Describe the principles of diabetic retinopathy treatment, including: photocoagulation, anti-VEGF agents and surgery
5
Describe the main complications of photocoagulation and intravitreal injections, how to avoid them and their management.
6
Describe the indications of incisional surgery in diabetic retinopathy
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Describe use of effective patient communication techniques
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Describe and explain basics of diabetes mellitus
2
Describe and explain basics of diabetic retinopathy
3
Detail the anatomy of the retina
4
Describe proper image capturing of fundus photographs
5
Describe the principles of diabetic retinopathy screening
By the end of this course, you will review key glaucoma concepts, images and videos in the following:
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Basic Science & Examination
2
Classification of the Glaucomas
3
Developmental Glaucomas
4
Primary & Secondary Glaucomas
5
Principles of Glaucoma Management
6
Medical & Surgical Management
7
Hypotony
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Describe how to conduct a needs assessment based on a gap analysis
2
Describe how to write goal and learning objectives
3
Select the best delivery format, teaching methods and tools
4
Describe the concept and the principles of assessment and evaluation
5
Appraise the role of reflection in simulation-based learning
6
Apply the adult learning principles to teach effectively
7
Draft an efficient procedural simulation session/program
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Describe the magnitude of adult glaucoma, its risk factors, classifications, aqueous humor dynamics and techniques to measure intraocular pressure
2
Describe examination and diagnosis of patients with glaucoma, including principles and types of glaucoma testing
3
Describe principles of glaucoma management, including common medications and options and techniques in lasers and surgeries
4
Describe post-operative management of glaucoma patients, including complications related to lasers and surgeries
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Describe how to perform a complete history and examination of the cataract patient, including A-scan biometry, pre-operative assessment and patient preparation
2
List the steps and common techniques utilized for phacoemulsification surgery, including with IOL implantation
3
Describe the post-operative care of cataract patients, including management of complications and appropriate patient communication techniques
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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List the steps of a complete examination of the cataract patient, including A-scan biometry and calculation of IOL power
2
Describe the steps of routine MSICS surgery with IOL placement
3
Describe the post-operative care of cataract patients, including post-operative examinations and refraction, management of complications and appropriate patient communication techniques
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Describe how to perform a full evaluation of the pediatric patient, including appropriate history taking, key examination and testing techniques
2
Basic Strabismus: Describe the steps of a basic strabismus examination, identify the basic strabismus instrument set and list the sequence of rectus muscle strabismus surgery steps
3
Pediatric Cataract: Describe how pediatric cataract surgery management differs from adult cataract surgery and describe how to appropriately use IOLs in children.
4
Advanced Strabismus: List steps in diagnosis of advanced strabismus and describe its management including oblique muscle dysfunction, restrictive strabismus and cranial nerve palsies.
5
Pediatric Glaucoma: Describe the unique presenting signs and symptoms of pediatric glaucoma and articulate basic medical and surgical management techniques, particularly angle-based surgeries.
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Retinoblastoma: Describe the presenting signs of retinoblastoma and describe basic classification and management strategies.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Describe the anatomy and physiology of the eye and how it relates to ophthalmic pathology
2
Describe basic ophthalmic surgical procedures
3
Identify infection control standards
4
List actions to prevent contamination to the surgical wound and prevent infection
5
Describe appropriate handling of surgical instruments
6
Describe the use of the Orbis surgical safety checklist (adapted from the WHO safe site surgery checklist)
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Identify actions necessary for preoperative nursing care of the ophthalmic patient
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Describe post-operative nursing care of the ophthalmic patient
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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List 3 findings seen in the child who presents with congenital glaucoma and 3 additional findings found on examination
2
List 4 eye conditions associated with childhood glaucoma
3
List 4 causes of vision loss in childhood glaucoma
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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List six possible presenting signs of retinoblastoma
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List three causes of white pupil other than retinoblastoma
3
List two key steps that are employed to make a diagnosis of most cases of retinoblastoma after you see the white pupil
4
List two recognized classification schemes for retinoblastoma and give the significance of each
5
Know how many mutations are required to result in retinoblastoma and give two ways the tumor can arise
6
List the five components of consolidation therapy
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Access information related to genetic eye disease using two online sources
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Provide a scheme of the basic inheritance patterns for eye disease
3
List the gene location for at least two eye diseases
4
List an eye disease with dominant, recessive, and x-linked inheritance and explain the difference
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Describe the basics of the ocular motility exam, including outlining pertinent historical questions and identifying critical examinations findings
2
Describe characteristic of several fusional abnormalities that result in diplopia
3
Describe findings seen with 3rd, 4th and 6th cranial nerve palsies and outline diagnostic approach to patients with these cranial nerve problems
4
Describe common causes of and common findings in internuclear and supranuclear lesions
5
List 3 signs indicative of Myasthenia Gravis and outline an approach to the patient with suspected MG
6
List features of thyroid eye disease, describe management of diplopia related to TED and list features of Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
7
Define nystagmus in adults and infants, describe a method to record it, and list a differential diagnosis for nystagmus in adults
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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List 3 characteristics that need to be evaluated on every nerve head exam
2
Describe normal optic disc cupping
3
List 3 categories of optic disc anomalies
4
List at least 3 congenital optic disc anomalies associated with systemic abnormalities
5
Recognize at least 3 common optic disc anomalies
6
List 3 types of acquired optic disc abnormalities and explain their significance
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Describe the pathogenesis of the Herpes Simplex virus (HSV)
2
Review the ocular presentation of primary and recurrent HSV infection
3
Describe updated treatment recommendations for epithelial, stromal, uveitic manifestations of HSV
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Describe the pathogenesis of episcleritis and scleritis
2
Clinically differentiate benign episcleritis from more serious scleritis
3
Define the various types of scleritis
4
Describe the therapeutic treatment options for episcleritis and scleritis
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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List 5 things that can be uncovered in an examination that leads you to think of possible metabolic disease
2
List 5 metabolic diseases with eye findings
3
List 3 non-ocular treatments that can improve the state of the eyes
4
List 3 enzyme abnormalities that cause eye disease
5
Name the first metabolic disease described in the literature
Curso De Formación En Cirugía De Catarata De Facoemulsificación
Fundamentos de la Cirugía de Catarata Manual de Pequeña Incisión (MSICS)
Curso De Formación En Enfermería Oftálmica
Al final de este curso, usted será capaz de:
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Describir como realizar un historial y examen completo de paciente con cataratas, incluyendo biometria A-scan, evaluacion preoperatoria y preparacion del paciente.
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Enumerar los pasos y tecnicas comunes utilizadas para la cirugia de facoemulsificacion, incluyendo el implante del LIO.
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Describir el cuidado postoperatorio de los pacientes con cataratas, incluyendo el manejo de complicaciones y tecnicas apropiadas de comunicacion con el paciente.
Al final de este curso, usted será capaz de:
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Enumerar los pasos de un examen completo del paciente con cataratas, incluyendo una biometría A-scan y cálculo de la potencia del LIO.
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Describir los pasos de rutina de la cirugía MSICS con la colocación del LIO.
3
Describir la atención postoperatoria de los pacientes con cataratas, incluyendo exámenes postoperatorios y refracción, manejo de complicaciones y técnicas apropiadas de comunicación con el paciente.
Al final de este curso, usted será capaz de:
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Describir la anatomía y fisiología del ojo y cómo se relaciona con la patología oftálmica
2
Describir los procedimientos quirúrgicos básicos
3
Identificar los estándares de control de infecciones
4
Enumerar las acciones para prevenir la contaminación de la herida quirúrgica y prevenir la infección
5
Describir el manejo apropiado de los instrumentos quirúrgicos
6
Describir el uso de la lista de verificación de seguridad quirúrgica de Orbis (adaptada de la lista de verificación de cirugía de sitio seguro de la OMS)
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Identificar las acciones necesarias para la atención preoperatoria de enfermería del paciente oftálmico
8
Describir la atención postoperatoria de enfermería del paciente oftálmico.
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