Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Course Overview 30 mins.
• Background
  • Definition, causes, prevalence, prognosis, and complications.
• Management
  • How to assess people with suspected age-related macular degeneration in primary care and when to refer.
• Optional quiz to assess learning goals from the course
• Audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• What age-related macular degeneration is. 
• About the causes, prevalence, risk factors, prognosis, and complications.
• To ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
• To ensure that people with AMD receive appropriate advice, information, and support.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered