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CET Details
CET Summary
| CET Name : |
MF2 |
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| Target Group : |
Optometrists |
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| Standard of CET : |
Not Set |
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| Short CET Abstract : |
The management of glaucoma requires the
clinician to make an ongoing series of decisions.
Using case presentations, this course
reviews the different clinical decisions that
face the optometrist managing glaucoma
and discusses alternatives. |
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| CET Duration / Length : |
1 Learning Hour |
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| Number Of Points : |
1.00 |
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| Points Type : |
general |
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| CET Cost : |
GBP200 (part of group) |
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Further Details
| Learning Objectives : |
Applying current knowledge of glaucoma in disease diagnosis. |
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| Author Short CV(s) : |
Dr. Murray Fingeret (OD, FAAO), a graduate of the New England College of Optometry, completed a residency at the Joseph C. Wilson Health Center in Rochester, New York. Dr. Fingeret is Chief of the Optometry Section, Brooklyn/St. Albans Campus, Department of Veterans Administration New York Harbor Health Care System. Dr. Fingeret is a Clinical Professor at the State University of New York, College of Optometry, a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, the National Academies of Practice, American Glaucoma Society and sits on the Board of Directors of the Glaucoma Foundation. Dr. Fingeret is also a member of the medical eyecare committee, American Optometric Association. Dr. Fingeret is a founding member and past-president of the Optometric Glaucoma Society, and currently its executive vice-president. Dr. Fingeret is chair of the Glaucoma Diplomate committee of the American Academy of Optometry, the recipient of the 2008 Distinguished Service Award Optometric Glaucoma Society, 2005 Carel C. Koch Memorial Medal from the American Academy of Optometry, 1996 Otsuka Glaucoma Educators Award from the American Academy of Optometry and 1999 AMSUS Federal Service Optometrist of the Year award. Dr. Fingeret sits on the editorial boards for the Journal of Glaucoma, International Glaucoma Review, Glaucoma Today, Primary Care Optometry News, Optometry Times and Review of Optometry. Dr. Fingeret has authored numerous articles and co-authored the texts "Atlas of Primary Eyecare Procedures" and "Primary Care of the Glaucomas". Dr. Fingeret sits on the advisory boards for Carl Zeiss Meditec, Heidelberg Engineering, Optovue, Pfizer, Alcon, and Allergan. Dr. Fingeret receives research support from Carl Zeiss Meditec and Optovue. |
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Assessment Methods and Facilities
| Modality : |
Lecture |
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| Closing Date (if applicable) : |
4-Sep-2010 |
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| Self-Assessment Method : |
Multiple Choice Questions |
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| Evidence of Completion : |
Simple Signed And Dated Certificate |
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| Feedback Collection Method : |
Course Feedback Sheet |
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| Special Facilities / Equipment : |
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Other Information
| Internal CET Reference : |
KZ31 |
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| Competencies Covered : |
Ocular Examination for Optometrists
Ocular Abnormalities for Optometrists |
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