Paediatric glaucoma - all you need to know
When glaucoma occurs in children, there are a multitude of aspects to consider, including information that parents are worried about, such as risk of sight loss for their children and what the immediate management should be and how to access support, advice and referral if necessary.
This hybrid course will cover all the basic aspects of this group of diseases and a look to the future in terms of genetic aspects and all the support that can be given to families.
Learning outcomes
The course will provide attendees with an overview of a disease that is not seen frequently in clinical practice but, when it presents to clinicians can be very challenging to manage.
Attendees will learn:
- An overview of the incidence, classification and types of glaucoma that can occur in children.
- Why do children develop glaucoma?
- What are the initial and long-term management options for children?
- What surgical options are available and how this differs to adult glaucoma surgery?
- What are the advances in treatment and where will be in 10 years?
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Tutors
Your course tutors are:
- Mr John Brookes, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Paediatric Glaucoma)
- Miss Eleni Nikita, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
- Ms Alessandra Martins, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
- Professor Mariya Moosajee, Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Jean Cavanagh, Family Support Specialist, Paediatric Department
- Professor Sir Peng Khaw, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Who is this course for?
This course day is suitable for all levels of clinical staff. This includes nursing staff who look after children with glaucoma, optometrists and orthoptists who are involved in their management. It will also be appropriate for ophthalmologists at all levels, including trainees, as part of their education, glaucoma fellows who are also involved in this condition and consultants, both generalists, paediatric ophthalmologists and glaucoma specialists who come across this group of diseases in their working life.
Accreditation
A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the course. CPD certifcation will be applied for, including GOC certification.
Next course date.
The next date for this course is not confirmed. Please join the waiting list to be notified.
This course is kindly supported by: