Fabry Disease: Looking for the Vortex
Provider: Mivision
Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] nikki@mivision.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616
Activity Outline
As Dr Alex Ioannidis explains, when the characteristic ocular features of FD are detected early through slit lamp examination, prompt diagnosis and initiation of management can be lifesaving.
Fabry disease (FD) is a rare metabolic disorder characterised by a deficiency in the activity of alpha galactosidase A (a-Gal a, an enzyme in a metabolic pathway), resulting in progressive deposition of certain lipids within cells. This results in a metabolic disorder that affects many organs, with reduced life expectancy in affected individuals as the lipid builds up and damages tissues.
Learning Objectives
- Be aware of the ocular features of Fabry disease and how to detect them
- Understand that early diagnosis is possible by slit lamp examination
- Have a holistic understanding of this multisystemic disease and the important role the optometrist can have in assisting with the diagnosis
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Fabry Disease: Looking for the Vortex |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.25 |