The course comprises four elements: Pre-recorded introductory lectures covering: Basic anatomy and physiology; ophthalmic imaging techniques; clinical characteristics of genetic and acquired retinal disease; optic nerve disease; video demonstrations of electrode placement. Live online lectures covering electroretinography (ERG); pattern ERG; multifocal ERG; cortical visual evoked potential (VEP); the electro-oculogram (EOG) and extended ERG protocols. Topics will be addressed in the context of clinical applications; including specialised paediatric techniques; in a wide range of retinal and visual pathway disorders. Pre-recorded versions of these lectures will be available. Practical demonstration day; held in the Moorfields electrophysiology department (optional) Live online case-study presentations.
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of eye health services in the UK and a world-class centre of excellence for ophthalmic research and education. We have a reputation, developed over two centuries, for providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care. Our 2,300 staff are committed to sustaining and building on our pioneering legacy and ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of developments in ophthalmology.
