Synopsis:
This video tape includes a discussion of: function of healthy tear film, tears in chronic dry eye(CDE), prevalence, impact and pathology of CDE, diagnosis and treatment options for patients with chronic dysfunctional tear syndrome; incidence and leading causes of vision loss in the elderly such as macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts; and low vision assessment, intervention and training with compensatory techniques and/or viewing strategies and currently available optical and non-optical devices.
Objectives:
After viewing this video tape, you should be able to:
- State normal and abnormal tear components
- Describe treatment options for patients with chronic dysfunctional tear syndrome
- List the common causes of vision loss in the elderly
- Recommend to patients experiencing vision loss that they seek evaluation
- Identify community resources available for those with visual impairments
- Name the primary diseases resulting in low vision and recognize the functional manifestations related to them.
Faculty:
Laurie D. Barber, MD - Dr. Barber is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Jones Eye Institute, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), in Little Rock
Richard A. Harper, MD – Dr. Harper is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and the Residency Program Director at the Jones Eye Institute, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), in Little Rock
Fawnda Steelman, OTR/L – Ms. Steelman is an Occupational Therapist in the Low Vision Program at the UAMS Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock, AR.