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Branch retinal vein occlusion
DESCRIPTION, SYMPTOMS, SIGNS, PREVALENCE, SIGNIFICANCE, DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS See Branch retinal vein occlusion - Assessment. MANAGEMENT Urgent Initial management relates to any underlying systemic disease or possible glaucoma. Treatment may help to reduce the risk of stroke (cerebrovascular accident) or an additional subsequent ocular vascular occlusion. Blood tests Patients need a full blood workup to treat any underlying systemic risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, carotid stenosis or cardiovascular disease. Oral medication Review antihypertensive and other medications, and consider daily aspirin. Discontinuation of oral contraceptives might be considered. Ocular tests Risk factors for glaucoma should be evaluated, and intraocular pressure reduced if necessary. Assess for neovascularisation of the disc or elsewhere on the retina. Neo05 May 2006
A Course in Low Vision Practice Part 8 - using vision and other senses effectively
Barbara Ryan and Tom Margrain discuss various strategies which may help people with a visual impairment in their everyday lives.
Using vision and other senses effectively. (Module C3891)21 April 2006
Progressive lenses Part 1 - review of their development
Colin Fowler charts the development of the progressive power lenses, from the early 20th century patents to the latest individualised products (CET module C3737)14 April 2006
Allergy Part 1 - Immunology
Dr Iain Phillips explains how the body protects itself and the implications this has for ocular disease (C3735, 1 standard CET point)07 April 2006
Screening for choroidal neovascularisation
In the latest in our CET series concerning macular disease, Krishnappa Madhusudhana and Richard Newsom discuss and compare the various ways of screening effectively for age-related macular degeneration in its various clinical presentations (C3607, one standard CET point)24 March 2006
Modern sports optical appliances
Geraint Griffiths describes the basis of sports vision therapy, including some case studies, and goes on to describe specific appliances available (C3609, one standard CET point)24 March 2006
Retinitis pigmentosa
In the second of our series in association with the Academy of Life Sciences, Aston, Dr Miriam Conway describes retinitis pigmentosa in its various forms and the latest research findings in investigating the condition (C3517, one standard CET point)17 March 2006
A course in low vision practice
Barbara Ryan and Tom Margrain continue their series with a discussion of the best advice on offer regarding lighting and avoiding glare (Module C3516, one standard point)17 March 2006
Contact applanation tonometry
Priya Dabasia reviews the correct use of contact tonometers and some modern contact and non-contact alternatives (Module C3467, one standard point)10 March 2006
Eye protection
Gordon Carson looks at the legislation governing the use and supply of protective eyewear and offers useful advice about identification and interpretation of the markings. (C3474, one standard point)10 March 2006
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