Glaucoma Professional Certificate
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Certificate | On-Campus | Part-time | 4 - months | March | £1549 in total | £1549 in total |
About Glaucoma Professional Certificate, Professional Certificate - at Aston University
Studied via blended learning (online and face-to-face sessions), this professional certificate at Aston provides an in-depth examination of glaucoma, focusing on detection, investigation and advanced management techniques used in both optometry and ophthalmology. Ideal for clinicians seeking to enhance their expertise in glaucoma care, it offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and monitoring this complex condition.
The indicative content of this programme includes glaucoma epidemiology, terminology, risk factors and classification. It covers the assessment of the optic nerve head using specialised techniques, instrumentation and test strategies, and the interpretation of visual field results alongside other clinical data. The programme also addresses the use of clinical data in managing the disease, patient support and UK guidelines on glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring. Additional topics include new technologies for glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring, their advantages, limitations and potential for future clinical use.
Entry requirements for this course
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