What Every Optometrist Should Know About the Aging Eyes
Lesley L. Walls, OD, MD, DOS
COPE #33180-SD
Expires December 1, 2014
2 credits, $49
Section: General Optometry/Systemic Disease
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- To Gain an Understanding of Systemic Biological and Physiological Changes with Aging
- To Gain a Background in Medical Aspects of Geriatrics in Regard to Systemic Diseases
- To Appreciate the Impact of Geriatrics on the Practice of Optometry
- To Gain Insights for Improving Eye Care to Geriatric Patients
Figure 2: Hollenhorst plaque (bright spot) blocking a retinal arteriole
