STARS Public Cataract/IOL Surgery Service CPD Event
Date: 21/01/2025 (AEST)
Venue: STARS; 296 Herston Road, Herston, 4006. Level 1: ‘Education and Research Centre’ Room 101., QLD, 4006
Provider: Ophthalmology at STARS: Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Services:
Contact: Paula Freijah, [E] STARS-Orthoptics@health.qld.gov.au, [P] (07) 3647 6277
Activity Outline
SURGICAL, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICE (STARS) Public Cataract/IOL Surgery Service CPD Event
STARS Public Cataract/IOL Surgery Service CPD Event aims to educate community optometrists about our unique service and facility, including updates on our referral criteria and triage pathway. Education will be provided to attendees by Ophthalmologist, Dr Mark Loane, and Optometrists Courtenay Lind and Mina You, sharing their knowledge and expertise on the patient pathway and clinical management of cataracts and pterygia through STARS Ophthalmology service.
DATE: Tuesday 21st January, 2025
LOCATION: STARS; 296 Herston Road, Herston, 4006. Level 1: ‘Education and Research Centre’ Room 101
Getting here: Parking and transport | Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) (health.qld.gov.au)
TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Schedule: 6pm - 6:30pm = registration/refreshments; 6:30pm – 8:00pm = presentations
Optometry Australia (OA) accredited CPD points
COST: No cost. Refreshments included on arrival.
RSVP: by 12/01/25 to STARS-Orthoptics@health.qld.gov.au - please await email response for confirmation of booking, due to limited capacity. Please note your full name, workplace, OA member number (if applicable), phone number and any dietary requirements with your reply.
CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS:
STARS Public Cataract/IOL Surgery Service (Dr Mark Loane - Deputy Director Ophthalmology, STARS)
The Patient Journey and Clinical Management Through STARS (Courtenay Lind & Mina You - Senior Optometrists, STARS)
Learning Objectives
- Understand the purpose and structure of the STARS ophthalmology service
- Recognise clinical signs and symptoms for patient cataract referral
- Assess the eligibility of a cataract patient using the Visual Disability Assessment (VDA) questionnaire
- Understand STARS referral criteria for and the triage pathway for patients requiring surgery
- Have an understanding of the pathophysiological processes of cataract and pterygium
- Have a knowledge of the therapeutic management of cataract and pterygium patients post-surgery
- Understand how to manage discharged patients and recognise red flags requiring ophthalmological review
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| STARS Public Cataract/IOL Surgery Service |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Patient journey and clinical management through STARS |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1 |