PHARMA - December 2017
Learning Objectives
- Be more familiar with current contact lens prescribing trends across Australia
- Compare contact lens prescribing trends between Australia and the rest of the world
- Be more familiar with and be able to differentiate between the various corneal ectatic and thinning disorders
- Be more familiar with the various tests/diagnostic equipment used to aid in determining a diagnosis of keratoconus
- Be more familiar with the tests/diagnostic equipment/criteria used to aid in determining progression of keratoconus
- Be more familiar with the microblepharoexfoliation via the BlephEx device for treatment of blepharitis
- Be more familiar with the advantages that ultra-widefield imaging provides in the diagnosis and documentation of peripheral retinal pathologies
- Be more familiar with the epidemiology and ocular and systemic complications associated with Sjogren's Syndrome
- Be more familiar with the contact lens fitting options to manage keratoconus
- Be more familiar with Hyaluronic Acid and the benefits that this compound provides when included within an artificial tear formulation
- Be more familiar with a new visual field and visual acuity testing iPad application
- Be more familiar with videokeratoscopy and how it can be used to aid in determining true unilateral keratoconus
Max CPD hours awarded: 4.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| PHARMA - December 2017 |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 3 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 4.5 |
