Cataracts and Other Conditions of the Aging Eye
Harvard Medical School via Harvard Health Online Learning
Overview
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[Est. time: 2–3 hours] • As we age, vision issues crop up. Cataracts are the most common; they affect everyone. But how much do you know about cataracts? Which treatments work? This interactive online course goes into detail on cataracts — but also on a wide range of other conditions that touch the aging eye. Experts from Harvard Medical School explain how to recognize the risk factors and symptoms of glaucoma, AMD (age-related macular degeneration), and diabetic retinopathy. You'll also learn about steps you can take to prevent or treat these conditions before your vision deteriorates.
Syllabus
Getting Started
- About Our Course
- How the Eye Works
- How Aging May Cause Eye Problems
- Test Your Knowledge
Your Changing Eyes
- Introduction
- Common Changes in the Aging Eye
- Test Your Knowledge
Cataracts
- Introduction
- Cataracts Explained
- Cataract Surgery
- Test Your Knowledge
Glaucoma
- Introduction
- Glaucoma Explained
- Glaucoma Treatment
- Test Your Knowledge
Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy
- Introduction
- AMD Explained
- Diabetic Retinopathy Explained
- Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
- Introduction
- Safeguarding Your Sight
- Living with Low Vision
- Test Your Knowledge
- Points to Remember
Taught by
Dr. Mallika Marshall, Dr. Laura Fine, Medical Editor, and Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier, Medical Editor