Cataracts and Other Conditions of the Aging Eye
- Harvard Health Online Course
Start Today Register and begin immediately.
You will learn from experts from Harvard Medical School how to recognize risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of cataracts as well as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and AMD (age-related macular degeneration).
- Online; Self-Paced
$29.95
Certificate
Two Weeks, 2-6 Hours/Week
On This Page
Overview
As we age, vision issues crop up. Among the most common: cataracts, which affect virtually everyone. But how much do you know about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments? This interactive online course explains cataracts in detail while also offering information on a wide range of other eye conditions. You'll learn about presbyopia, double vision, dry eye syndrome, conjunctivitis (pink eye), eye floaters, and more.
The course also offers need-to-know details on more serious conditions like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and AMD (age-related macular degeneration).
Learning Objectives
- Getting Started
- Recognizing Cataracts
- Learning about Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy
- Identifying Glaucoma
- Understanding your changing eyes
- Key Takeaways
