| TITLE | DIET AND NUTRITION |
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Code |
PM18 |
Learning Outcome |
- Understand how dietary deficiencies and nutritional problems can lead to ophthalmic disease.
- Manage the patient appropriately, by prescription of supplements or referral for expert advice.
- Give patients general dietary advice including the role of nutritional supplements.
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Assessment |
CbD Part 2 FRCOphth
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Assessor |
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Target Year of Achievement |
Year 7 |
Related Learning Outcomes |
IH3 BCS9
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Overview |
- Know which systemic diseases that are linked to nutritional status have ophthalmic manifestations.
- Know which specific ophthalmic conditions are linked to nutritional status.
- Understand the links between social demographics and nutritional status.
- Be aware of availability of over the counter nutritional supplements and their efficacy in ophthalmic disease.
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Resources |
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