Regional Series: Oral Therapeutics
Date: 19/05/2025 (ACST)
Venue: Adealide TBC, SA, 5000
Provider: Optometry Vic/SA
Contact: Chynnae Jewell, [E] c.jewell@optometry.org.au, [P] 0396529101
Activity Outline
Oral therapeutics already plays a key role in the provision of best-practice optometry care in Australia. In this session, we'll review the typical uses of oral medications for treating common eye diseases through case discussions and interactive conversation, referencing current best practice and looking ahead to future possibilities in the field of optometry.
Learning Objectives
- Identify possible uses of specific oral medication in ocular disease and recommend dosage and treatment schedule for each application
- Consider how oral therapeutics may be best applied in the current delivery of optometric care in Australia
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Bite-sized clarity: Present applications of oral therapeutics in Australian optometry practice |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |
Meet your speaker:
|
Rebekah Hopps |
Rebekah is a therapeutically endorsed clinical optometrist with particular interest in ocular disease management and complex contact lens fitting. After graduating in 2015 from Flinders University, she spent nearly 5 years working as the Senior Clinical Optometrist in a private ophthalmology clinic. During this time, she gained expertise in the management of acute and chronic anterior eye disease including ocular emergencies, infectious and inflammatory red eyes, post-surgical complications, corneal disease, and glaucoma. Since 2021, she has expanded her skills with Adelaide Eye Care, developing hands-on experience in the fitting of custom soft and rigid contact lenses of all modalities. She continues to enjoy providing high-level care to patients with complex ocular needs. |
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