Ophthalmic Specialty Short Course
Peripheral Retinal Lesions
Gloucestershire Research & Education Group
This series of short courses have been designed for individuals who would like to develop and improve their knowledge of peripheral retinal lesions and their detection using ultrawide field imaging. Each course covers lesions and conditions observed on Optomap technology, their appearance, and differential diagnosis. Whilst anyone can register for these courses, their primary focus is to support Optometrists in their clinical practice and CPD, providing clinical pearls to inform the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting with various peripheral retinal lesions.
These five short courses progress in urgency, starting with lesions that are not usually considered to be sight-threatening, and finishing with conditions that have a higher risk of rhegmatogenous, exudative, or tractional retinal detachment. The courses titles are:
- Part 1: Non-Vision Threatening Peripheral Retinal Lesions
- Part 2: Posterior Vitreous Detachment & Peripheral Retinal Lesions with Abnormal Vitreoretinal Attachments
- Part 3: Retinoschisis
- Part 4: Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment & High-Risk Peripheral Retinal Lesions
- Part 5: Non-Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
The teaching is provided by Gloucestershire Research & Education Group and participants will receive an in-house certificate from the Gloucestershire Research & Education Group, on successful completion.
- 120 for all five courses
- 1.5 hours per course
- Distance online learning
Part 1
Non-Vision Threatening Peripheral Retinal Lesions
This course presents six peripheral ocular lesions that are not usually considered to be sight-threatening, but are important for you to recognise as they may be differential diagnoses for conditions / lesions that are sight-threatening.
Part 2
Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) & Peripheral Retinal Lesions with Abnormal Vitreoretinal Attachments
This course introduces you to PVD and seven peripheral ocular lesions that are not usually considered to be sight-threatening, but are associated with a higher risk of retinal tear formation, and an increased risk of PVD.
Part 3
Retinoschisis
This course introduces you to different types of retinoschisis; peripheral retinoschisis which is often benign, but can be associated with a risk of retinal tears and retinal detachment; and central retinoschisis which has various causes and may be sight-threatening.
Part 4
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment & High-Risk Peripheral Lesions
This course presents peripheral retinal lesions associated with a higher risk of RRD, and examples of different types of retinal detachment. It is important for you to recgonise peripheral retinal lesions, and types of RRD, as well as know their associated risk, as these can potentially impact visual prognosis.
Part 5
Non-Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
This course presents you with examples of non-rhegmatogenous retinal detachments, and conditions associated with these that have a higher risk of exudative or tractional retinal detachment.
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
- Be up to date with the latest information and treatments about various peripheral retinal lesions, and so support the skills required to manage these conditions appropriately
- Understand what lesions require treatment and referral, allowing you to manage peripheral retinal lesions within your limits of competence
- Perform the appropriate selection of OCT scan types and other tests to correctly identify and manage a range of peripheral lesions and associated conditions
1 non-interactive CPD point is available to individuals who successfully complete each course.
5 non-interactive CPD points are available, on successful completion of all five courses.
Optometrist and Dispensing Optician domains covered:
COMMUNICATION
CLINICAL PRACTICE
There are no entry requirements for this course.
It is suitable for anyone who would like to gain and improve their knowledge of this topic.
To apply for the course:
Please submit an enquiry using the online form provided.
This course is between 5-7.5 hours in duration, and students can access it for 2 weeks. It is delivered on our online learning system, and to be certificated and gain CPD points, students must successfully pass an end of module online assessment.
There are no specific start dates, students can register anytime.
Course fees are payable in advance.
