Detecting and diagnosing suspect glaucoma isn’t an exact science, but the stakes are high—undetected or late-diagnosed optic nerve damage can lead to irreversible vision loss. Subtle changes in the optic nerve head can be confusing, though, so as an optometrist, being confident in your clinical decisions is essential. In this episode, Michelle Hanratty seeks advice on optic disc assessments with Patrick Gunn, an optometrist at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Michelle also asks one of Patrick’s patients, Rajiv Mittal, why optometrist-led care can be beneficial to both patients and secondary care providers. 

This episode follows a recent Docet webinar on glaucoma - the optic disc challenge, hosted by Patrick Gunn. Find the course page here.

This episode covers the GOC domains of Clinical Practice and Communication. Docet - dedicated to providing quality optometric education and professional development.