About This Grand Round
This Grand Round will focus on glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” due to its insidious and asymptomatic progression. Through a series of representative clinical cases, the continuum of glaucoma will be illustrated, from early disease to advanced presentation. The discussion will emphasize risk factors, disease progression, and management options.
This Grand Round will focus on glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” due to its insidious and asymptomatic progression. Through a series of representative clinical cases, the continuum of glaucoma will be illustrated, from early disease to advanced presentation. The discussion will emphasize risk factors, disease progression, and management options.
Where Does This Course Fit In?
This session forms part of ongoing clinical education, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives. It aims to enhance awareness of glaucoma and promote early identification and referral pathways across all clinical services.
This session forms part of ongoing clinical education, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives. It aims to enhance awareness of glaucoma and promote early identification and referral pathways across all clinical services.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants should be able to:
By the end of the session, participants should be able to:
- Â Understand glaucoma and its progressive, irreversible nature
- Recognize key risk factors
- Understand current management options
- Support early detection, timely referral, and sustained follow-upÂ
Who Should Attend?
- Â All clinical staff
- Â Nurses
- Â Medical officers and consultants
- Quality improvement and patient safety teams
- Hospital administrators
- Â Allied health professionals
Speakers
- Dr. Esther Egbo
- Â Dr. Nneka Amariri
- Dr. Olorunyomi Olayiwola
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