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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness training is a four weeks online course. This online course is explained by Dr. Daksha Patel ( Lead Educator) and Victor Hu (facilitator). The Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness syllabus has been designed and offered by The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine through the FutureLearn platform.

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions characterized by optic nerve damage and visual field loss, which can lead to permanent blindness. It has a negative impact on physical, emotional, and social well-being, as well as the overall quality of life. You will learn how early detection and treatment are critical in preventing blindness, as well as how to raise awareness within ophthalmic services. You will also learn about the difficulty of providing accessible and affordable high-quality eye care in order to prevent disease progression.

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The Highlights

Four weeks online course
Four hours per week
Digital certificate when eligible
Access to course materials
Learn at your own pace

Programme Offerings

Discuss your learning in comments
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine designed syllabus
Introductory level
and Tests to check your learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 3274	yes	Futurelearn

The Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness certification fees and the preferred learning methods of candidates have an impact. The limited access option grants you access to the course for a limited time but does not grant you a certificate. In contrast, course subscription and buy-out options provide self-paced learning, uninterrupted access to the following course, and provides access to over a thousand other courses. The one and only distinction is that the buy-out option includes a printed copy as well as an electronic completion certificate, whereas the subscription mode just includes a digital certificate of completion. The following charges are detailed in the table below:

Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness Fee Structure

Description	Amount in INR
Limited Access	Free
Buy Course	₹3,274/one-off payment
Subscribe & Save	₹1,100/month

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Completion of Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness certification by The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine through the FutureLearn platform. Candidates must complete 90% of the syllabus steps and all examinations to be eligible for the certificate.

What you will learn

After completing this Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness certification syllabus, you can characterise the definition of glaucoma, as well as the classification types and subsamples of glaucoma. You will be able to assess the public health challenges, epidemiological studies, and risk factors for the major types of glaucoma, both closed and open angles. You can analyze the relevant eye anatomy and pathophysiology of both open and closed-angle glaucoma.

With this online course, you can explain the natural history of glaucoma, including symptoms, clinical characteristics, and vision loss. Appraise the psychological, physical, and socioeconomic impact of glaucoma-related vision loss on the patient, their family, the larger community, and the healthcare system. You will also be able to examine the approaches and challenges to glaucoma awareness and advocacy while discussing open and closed-angle glaucoma treatment options and decision-making pathways.

Who it is for

OptometristOphthalmic Medical TechnicianOpticianOphthalmologist

Candidates who are interested in the medical field and want to understand more about eyes and who are working as an ophthalmologist, and medical practitioners can apply for this online course.

Admission Details

Students may take the following steps to gain admission to Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness certification course classes:

Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/glaucoma-a-public-health-approach-to-preventing-blindness

Step 2: Participants must create an account on the FutureLearn website.

Step 3: Only after the participant has registered and logged in is admission confirmed.

The Syllabus

Welcome to the course & Week 1
What is glaucoma?
The global burden of glaucoma
Impact of glaucoma and public health approaches

The importance of investigating glaucoma
Key investigations for glaucoma
Decision making for glaucoma
Webinar

Glaucoma services: patient and provider perspectives
Key components of a glaucoma service
Programme approaches for service delivery and patient support

Primary open-angle glaucoma: Who to treat and how
Treatment options for open-angle glaucoma
Recognising and treating angle-closure glaucoma
Managing the consequences of glaucoma and related vision loss
Course summary

Instructors

LSHTM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How long will the Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness online course last?

This online course will last four weeks and will require four hours per week.

2: Who provides this Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness certification online course syllabus?

The course syllabus was designed and offered through The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine through the FutureLearn platform.

3: Who are the instructors for the Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness online course?

This online course was explained by Dr. Daksha Patel ( Lead Educator) and Victor Hu (facilitator).

4: To whom will this Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness online course be beneficial?

This online course is open to candidates who are interested in the medical field and want to learn more about the eyes, as well as ophthalmologists and medical practitioners.

5: What are the prerequisites for receiving a certificate of completion?

To receive the certificate, participants must complete at least 90% of the overall course steps and all tests.