Today we have a chat with dietitian and health coach extraordinaire Shivaun Conn.  We discuss some principles around how to more effectively change patient behaviour for the better.  It is a topic that requires years of study, application and improvement, but we have had some laughs covering a few basics, including tips from our experience, motivational interviewing, setting 'SMART' goals, the true cost of eating healthy and more.  Enjoy

Today we are joined by Dr Joanna McMillan PhD Dietitian at the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine conference. I have heard conflicting stories over the years about which oils are safe to cook with and in particular olive oil. Joanna talks us through new Australian research comparing common cooking oils: extra virgin olive oil, olive oil (a refined blend), canola oil, rice bran oil, grapeseed oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil and avocado oil.  

Find out more - drjoanna.com.au/

Today we are joined by ophthalmologist and all round nice guy Dr Russell Phillips to discuss red eye in GP - differentials, causes, approach to history, exam and management.

Approach to the red eye in GP

Conjunctivitis (bacterial, viral, allergic)

Subconjunctival haemorrhage

Herpetic keratitis + dendritic ulcer

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus

Anterior uveitis (iritis)

Scleritis

Episcleritis

Acute closed angle glaucoma

Trauma

Contact lens 

Red eye in neonates

In this episode we will cover history and examination in eye disorders.  This is a review episode to help give us the foundations to assessing any eye disorder which we will cover more in future episodes.

- History

- Examination - visual acuity, visual fields, eye movements, pupils and swing torch test, torch examination and fluoroscein staining, slit lamp exam, intraocular pressure testing, ophthalmoscopy, amsler grid, ishihara charts