Why not? Common mistakes in ophthalmology and how to avoid them

This lecture will briefly go through some tips and tricks in the ophthalmic examination to get the most information possible from the patient presenting with an eye problem and the pitfalls to avoid. Then some common ophthalmic diseases will be discussed focusing on how to avoid mistakes frequently seen in the management of these cases.

• Maximising the equipment and the ophthalmic examination will help to obtain a diagnosis and help to minamize common mistakes
• Making sure treatments are appropriate
•  Things to avoid that can cause a deterioration in disease