Duration: 1 hour | CPD Points: 1
Age-related macula degeneration (AMD) is one of many common conditions that has affected the aged. It affects near vision significantly if not recognised at an early stage. It is not preventable; however, it is well-managed if caught in time. This talk will provide the optometrist with the ability to distinguish dry (non-exudative) from wet (exudative) AMD and the risk factors for its development. It will provide helpful clinical peals for its recognition and appropriate medical management, including the AREDS formulary supplements. It will further inform appropriate referral for both dry and wet AMD and broadly enlighten the optometrist on available ophthalmologic medical approaches to managing wet AMD, such anti-VEGF interventions.
Dr Alvin Munsamy
Optometrists | Lecturer
Dr Munsamy is an Optometrist, a lecturer and a course co-ordinator for the undergraduates in the discipline of Optometry at the School of Health Sciences at UKZN. He teaches and supervises at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, he also serves as an external examiner for the University of Free State.
Dr Munsamy's Doctoral study is to investigate the impact of retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) and ganglion cell layer (GCC) thickness on visual function in visually asymptomatic immunocompetent people living with HIV infection with and without ART treatment at immunocompetence of greater than 500cell/mm3 CD4 counts.
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