CPD module: Glaucoma

After completing this module, you should be more aware of:

• the characteristics of glaucoma;

• prevalence and its contribution to visual impairment;

• risk factors of different types of glaucoma;

• signs and symptoms of glaucoma;

• normal eye pressure, ocular hypertension and the relationship to glaucoma;

• eye anatomy and the secretion, flow and drainage of aqueous humour;

• key causes and types of primary glaucoma, differentiating between open angle and closed angle glaucoma;

• causes and types of secondary glaucoma;

• congenital and childhood glaucoma;

• medicines with the potential to cause glaucoma;

• treatment recommendations for primary glaucoma types;

• the serious nature of acute angle closure crisis and its management;

• advice about notifying the DVLA and availability of free sight tests for glaucoma.