Human vision and function/The five common eye diseases

In this topic, you will consider a range of case studies to engage the five most common eye diseases:
 * Refractive error (the need for corrective lenses/glasses).
 * Cataract
 * Diabetic eye disease
 * Glaucoma
 * Age-related macular degeneration

Topic learning objectives

 * 1) Describe a problem clearly.
 * 2) Identify learning needs.
 * 3) Identify authoritative information.
 * 4) Take responsibility for developing effective learning strategies.
 * 5) Individually and as part of a team, evaluate behaviour of self and others.
 * 6) Communicate effectively to manage conflict, brainstorming and encouragement of others.
 * 7) Describe outcomes from managing the problem effectively.
 * 8) Interpret complex information into an appropriate mode to inform others.
 * 9) Risk factors for eye disease and those most at risk.
 * 10) Programs that aim to decrease risk factors.
 * 11) Social and monetary costs associated with decreased vision.