Family Medicine Resources | Department of Ophthalmology | School of Medicine

Introduction of Ophthalmology for the General Practitioner

Welcome to our Family Medicine Resources Hub. Here you will find some lectures aimed at the generalist, followed by some Ophthalmic Clinical Skills Videos.

Ophthalmology 101

Module objectives:

Understand the pathophysiology of common ophthalmologic diagnoses
Review the treatment of different eye conditions
Learn about Vision Rehabilitation in the SELHIN

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The Red Eye: When to Refer

Module objectives:

Differentiate between benign and urgent causes of a red eye
Recognise causes of a red eye
Learn basic treatment strategies for a red eye

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Lumps & Bumps around the Eye

Pediatric Ophthalmology: Practical Tips & Techniques

Module objectives:

Common eyelid lesions
Differentiating malignant from benign lesions
The LUI approach to triaging lesions
When to follow vs biopsy vs refer

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The LUI triage key.

Module objectives:

When to suspect early visual loss
When to refer strabismus vs watch
Assessing red reflex
When to refer for blocked tear ducts

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Ophthalmic Urgencies & Emergencies for the Family Doctor

—To be delivered live—

Supplemental resource

This is a narrated powerpoint lecture on emergent ophthalmic presentations (28 minuntes in duration).

The slide-deck for this presentation can be downloaded here

Module objectives:

Recognise patient presentations to family practice that necessitate urgen referral to ophthalmology
Identify key symptoms that help to determine level of urgency
Compose effective handover document/referral for urgent eye issues

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Family Medicine Eye Skills Modules:

Vision, Pupils, Visual Fields

Slitlamp & Penlight

Ophthalmoscopy

Pediatrics & Ocular movements/alignment

Emergency Skills — IOP, Lid Eversion, Shielding

Ophthalmology Case Presentations:

Coming soon. Please check back.