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Challenges
The Optometry Education Initiative is a compilation of challenging (COPE approved) patient case studies, designed to provide supplemental education to optometry students and their preceptors. The goal is to reinforce the education students receive in school and test their skills in a safe environment with challenging patient cases covering a variety of ophthalmic diseases and conditions.
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Learning Objectives
In order to improve patient care, after participating in one or more of these activities, optometry students as well as optometrists, should be better able to:
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Detect the early signs and symptoms of a variety of ophthalmic diseases and conditions
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Discuss the current and emerging treatment options available for a variety of ophthalmic diseases and conditions
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Recognize the best time to refer patients to an ophthalmic specialist
Each case-based module is designed to be brief in nature. However, each module is highly interactive, taking the learner through a challenging case, stopping along the way at strategic decision points and teaching moments. Each case module includes several unique features designed to enrich the learning experience:
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Practice management pearls (i.e. patient communication tips, reimbursement advice, etc.)
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A series of “what if” scenarios (i.e., what if this patient presented with different symptoms – what would you do differently?)
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A downloadable (PDF) discussion guide, designed to help facilitate the conversation between the students and their preceptors