15.5 Eye Problems
This section of our curriculum guide refers to statement 15.5, Eye Problems, produced by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
Eye problems are common – around two million people in the UK have a sight problem. Eye problems account for 1.5 per cent of general practice consultations in the UK, with a rate of 50 consultations per 1,000 population per year. Eye problems are significant causes of preventable disabilities. The GP has a key role as part of the primary healthcare team in the prevention and treatment of eye problems.
Here we have collated key articles from our journals to help you meet the curriculum requirements in this area.
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Red flag symptoms: Blurred vision
Dr Pipin Singh provides an overview of red flag symptoms in patients presenting with...
Diplopia - red flag symptoms
Red flag symptoms in presentations of double vision, possible causes and questions...
Differential diagnoses - Conjunctivitis and iritis in pictures
Dr Nigel Stollery offers advice on differentiating between allergic and infective...
Eye disorders: illustrated
Presentations of eye disorders including adenoviral conjunctivitis, senile scleral...
Exclusive: GPs more likely to recognise patients with Charles Bonnet syndrome after survey
The majority of GPs and health professionals are more likely to recognise a patient...
Macular Society surveys GPs on Charles Bonnet syndrome
GPs are invited to take part in a survey conducted by GP on behalf of the Macular...
Case study: Hayfever in an adolescent
Dr Ravi Ramanathan discusses hayfever in an adolescent with a family history of atopy.
The basics - Uveitis
Uveitis should be considered in patients with ocular pathology including reduced...
CKS Clinical Solutions - Superficial corneal injury
The case: A 30-year-old man presents with a two-day history of the sensation of something...
CKS Clinical solutions - Dry eye syndrome
THE CASE: A 60-year-old woman comes to see you complaining of dryness in both eyes....
