Chairside references - Centre for Eye Health CFEH developed a series of Chairside References to help optometrists interpret ocular imaging and differentially diagnose disease The references below were last updated in November 2024
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Centre - What a team effort! The CFEH staff optometrists . . . - Facebook Did you know that individuals with pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXF) have approximately a 10 times greater chance of developing glaucoma than those without? Senior staff optometrist Nicole Lawson has taken an in -depth look at PXF and associated glaucoma this month in a CPD article for mivision
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IOP Medications available in Australia for the management of glaucoma It is imperative that all practicing optometrists are aware of the IOP IOP drops are the optometrists’ first-line treatment for glaucoma patients 1,2 medications, potential side effects and contraindications Increase aqueous outflow 25-35% Maximum effect: 8-12 hours First
CHAIR-SIDE REFERENCE: VISUAL FIELD DEFECTS Some common types of visual field defects and their more common differentials are outlined below Results must be interpreted critically (reliability and repeatability) and in conjunction with other clinical signs, symptoms and examination findings
Glaucoma Indication(s): As first line monotherapy or adjunctive therapy to decrease elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension and or open angle glaucoma Dosage and administration: One drop in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) each day Shake the bottle well before use