‘Anatomy of the eye; pathophysiology and the burden of glaucoma’ will be covered in week 1, where topics also include:

• When is it not a glaucoma?
• The case for/against glaucoma screening:
  • Current evidence
  • Tools
• When to refer

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

• Revisit the current understanding of pathophysiology and burden of glaucoma
• Confidently screen and diagnose Glaucoma
• Initiate referrals to glaucoma specialists as appropriate

‘Diagnosis, clinical staging of glaucoma’ will be covered in week 2, and topics include:

• When to treat
• Pearls in the use of imaging modalities clinically

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

• Appreciate the approach to the diagnosis of glaucoma subtypes

‘Principles of glaucoma management’ will be covered in week 3, and topics include:

• Glaucoma subtypes
• Cataract and glaucoma
• Current options for management

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

• Recognise glaucoma emergencies.
• Appreciate the principles and differences in terms of diagnosing and managing glaucoma subtypes.

An online assessment will be conducted in week 4 of the course

This course will commence from Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 12 AM (SGP Time).

After all lessons have been attended, you will be able to access the Self-Assessment MCQ component, which must be passed satisfactorily in order to complete the module. The pass mark is 50%.

Course sequences:

1. Glaucoma for the General Ophthalmologist: Basic Knowledge
2. Glaucoma for the General Ophthalmologist: Masterclasses
3. Glaucoma for the General Ophthalmologist: Long Term Care

For the most effective and optimal learning experience, it is highly recommended that learners go through the modules progressively and in sequence, from modules 1-3.