Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Diabetic Retinopathy
Course Code
REN_002
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Vitolds Mackēvičs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Endocrinologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Vitolds Mackēvičs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To understand the potential eye lesions and lesions of auxiliary eye mechanisms theoretically and practically in case of diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicosis and other endocrine pathologies (pituitary tumours). To know the diagnosis, clinical manifestations of these pathologies and potential techniques to prevent or delay the development of these lesions. To understand theoretically the specific therapy of these problems.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understand the pathogenesis of eye lesions and their possible diagnosis, specific treatment in different endocrinopathies. Know the indications when a patient should be referred to an ophthalmologist.
Skills
1.Able to assess an ophthalmologist’s opinion in different endocrinopathies. Know how to assess the stage of diabetic retinopathy and the indications for an ophthalmologist consultation and possible laser coagulation or intravitreal administration of endothelial growth factor inhibitors according to fundus oculi photograph or the description of fundus oculi picture, as well as according to the description of optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the retina.
Competences
1.Ability to independently apply the acquired knowledge in the management of ophthalmological problems in endocrine diseases.
Assessment
Individual work
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Participate in the care of patients with ocular manifestations of endocrine disorders, acquiring knowledge and skills in a specialised ophthalmology department and outpatient ophthalmology clinics. Participate in procedures involving the diagnosis and treatment of endocrinopathies. Participate in planned seminars. Prepare clinical presentations for seminars. Keep up to date with the latest literature and prepare literature reviews. Understand the diagnostic and treatment features of ocular pathology in endocrine diseases. Update the resident's knowledge for obtaining a certificate in the specialty.
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Examination
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The resident demonstrates an understanding of and can explain the management strategy for various eye lesions, has successfully completed both seminars and has mastered the prescribed manipulations.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Eye complications in diabetic patients. Diabetic retinopathy and its possible diagnosis and specific treatment tactics (Prof. G. Laganovska)
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Specific diagnosis of endocrine ophthalmopathies and possible treatment methods (Prof. G. Laganovska)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes. 3rd ed., 2021 by John Wass (Editor), Wiebke Arlt (Editor), Robert Semple (Editor)
2.
Diabetic Retinopathy: Current Pharmacologic Treatment and Emerging Strategies. English edition, by Michael W. Stewart, 2018
3.
Current Management of Diabetic Retinopathy. Caroline R. Baumal, Jay S. Duker, Book, 2017.
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Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 13rd ed., Authors: Shlomo Melmed, Kenneth Polonsky, P. Reed Larsen, Henry Kronenberg, 2016
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Diabetic Retinopathy: Introduction to Novel Treatment Strategies. English edition, by Deepa Pathak and K. Gowthamarajan, 2014
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Diabetic Retinopathy: Clinical Evaluation, Prognosis and Treatment with Photocoagulation. English edition, by S. Riaskoff, 2013
7.
Diabetic Retinopathy: The Essentials. Book, 1st ed., 2010
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Diabetic Retinopathy, by Jose G. Cunha-Vaz, Book, 2010
Additional Reading
1.
Diabetic Retinopathy and Cardiovascular Disease (Frontiers in Diabetes, Band 27). English edition, by Charumathi Sabanayagam, Tien Y. Wong, et al., 2019
2.
Clinical Strategies in the Management of Diabetic Retinopathy: A step-by-step Guide for Ophthalmologists. English edition, by Francesco Bandello, Marco Attilio Zarbin, et al., 2016
3.
Diabetic Retinopathy: Evidence-Based Management. English edition, by David J. Browning, 2010