JOHANNESBURG
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14 – 18 March 2012 – Johannesburg. Constantia hotel and conference centre.
Commencing at 14h00 on 14 March.
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4.5 days inclusive of 4 hours of labs – International Diabetic Retinopathy Grading Certification
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This comprehensive, multidisciplinary course considers the diagnosis and primary and specialty care management of the person with diabetes mellitus. Emphasis is placed on a practical approach to diagnosis of level of diabetic retinopathy, identification of co-morbidities and systemic risk factors for the onset and progression of diabetic retinopathy. A comprehensive overview of systemic micro and macrovascular complications is directed towards the clinical needs of the comprehensive eye care practice.
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| Part 1
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Presents an overview of systemic considerations of diabetes mellitus, including patient self-management and treatment options. This will also include other systemic diseases that are linked with diabetes such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, including pharmacology, cerebrovascular/stroke.
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| Part 2
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Devoted to retinal and non-retinal ocular complications of diabetes.
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| Part 3 |
Consists of intensive, workshops designed to prepare and certify the eye care professional in all aspects of digital image acquisition, interpretation and diagnosing level of diabetic retinopathy. Part 3 allows the attendee to review the lesions and clinical levels of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema to determine clinical management. This portion of the program prepares the primary care optometrist to make appropriate diagnostic decisions to manage various levels of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. Case studies are used to illustrate principles of medical intervention and increased optometric participation in co-managed patient care.
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Part 4 |
Consists of intensive experience in patient education, including self monitoring of blood glucose, insulin injection, carb-counting, diet and exercise.
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