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Eye Care In-Service for Primary Health Care Workers: The Role of Primary Healthcare Workers in Eye Care

Date: 23-06-2021 12:00:00

When Wednesday 23 June 2021 from 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Where

Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76
Wingewarra St, Dubbo

Pre Requisite: Primary Eye Checks Module, CPD accredited and freely available on Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) eLearning website (2 hours to complete).

Content

  • Routine eye and vision screening, including case history, measuring vision, external eye exam
  • Children’s vision screening, including eye turns
  • A basic understanding of common eye diseases and how to communicate this with patients
  • Discussing how diabetes affects the eyes with patients
  • Referral of patients
  • Understanding and creating a strong eye care pathway

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