Dry Eye Disease: Diagnosis and Management

Issued by UNSW

This short course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently diagnose and sub-type dry eye disease, and to differentially diagnose from other conditions such as blepharitis, neuropathic ocular pain and neurotrophic conditions. The course further aims to equip you with the skills to manage dry eye disease with both therapeutic and non-therapeutic options, and to critically appraise the literature regarding new therapies as they are introduced.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

By completing this short course, the earner of this badge has the confidence and ability to identify the clinical signs of dry eye disease to detect and sub-type dry eye disease. They have the skills to differentially diagnose dry eye disease from other conditions such as blepharitis, neuropathic ocular pain and neurotrophic conditions. They know how to manage dry eye disease with both therapeutic and non-therapeutic options, and have the ability to communicate with patients about the disease.

Standards

3 FMECH credit points

This course is worth 3 UNSW Medicine & Health Executive Certificate in Health (FMECH) credit points. The FMECH credit provides formal recognition of professional development and reflects 30 hours of learning. The 30 hours of study and verifiable credential may be counted towards your continuing professional development (CPD) in Australia.