Eye and ear medicine

Providing effective eye care and referrals in general practice

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Gonzalo Jacome, Senior Staff Clinician, Centre for Eye Health, UNSW discusses how general practitioners can provide effective first-line care for a range of eye conditions. Ways to diagnose eye conditions in a telehealth consultation are explored, as well as the identification of ocular emergencies and coordinating care with optometrists in glaucoma management.

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Insulin therapy case study quiz

Select the best management options for a type 2 diabetes patient on insulin therapy in this case study quiz.

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Diabetes-related retinopathy case study quiz

Decide on the best course of action for a patient at risk of diabetes-related retinopathy in this case study quiz.

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Guide: Type 2 diabetes-related retinopathy

This guide summarises key information about DR in patients with type 2 diabetes and the GP’s role in screening, management and referral.

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Common eye conditions

Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs

This module looks at the symptoms and management of common causes of vision loss and common eye conditions. Participants will learn how to ensure patient safety and eye health by identifying those at risk and by appropriately referring to an optometrist or ophthalmologist. The module includes targeted information about eye health in specific patient groups, including elderly patients and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, refugee, and CALD populations.

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