Seeing Beyond the Eye in Dementia
Date: 11/10/2022 (AEDT)
Venue: Level 7, 700 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
Provider: The University of Melbourne
Contact: Flora Hui, [E] huif@unimelb.edu.au, [P] 83445884
Learning Objectives
- To develop an awareness for retinal effects of brain disease
- To develop a deeper appreciation of OCT assessment
- To develop an awareness of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease symptoms
- To understand the impact dementia can have upon eyesight, participation in the routine eye test, and following eyecare advice at home
- To understand the value of maximising eyesight in helping people living with dementia to stay independent and living in the community for as long as possible
- To learn how eyecare professionals and carers can support people living with dementia to access eyecare, and key directions for future research
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Seeing Beyond the Eye in Dementia |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |