Doctor of Optometry Microcredentials Catalog 2022-2023

GLAUCOMA MICROCREDENTIAL Dr. Anupam Laul

Background As primary eye care providers, optometrist are on the front line of the detection and management of Glaucomatous optic neuropathy. Glaucoma is estimated to affect 3 million Americans and it accounts for 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness in the US. Mission Statement The Glaucoma Microcredential is designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in all aspects of caring for a patient with glaucoma, from diagnostic and therapeutic management. Students will gain advanced expertise in exam procedures relevant to glaucoma (i.e., Gonioscopy, HVF, various tonometry methods, optic nerve visualization and drawing, various imaging methods) and explore and interpret in-depth imaging (i.e., OCT, VF, photos). Learning Objectives  To explore in greater depth and detail the group of disease defined as Glaucoma.  To improve exam procedure techniques required to effectively examine and diagnosis patients.  To review and analyze landmark studies in glaucoma.  To gain exposure and increase knowledge of surgical procedures relevant to glaucoma with possible observation.

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