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Date: 26/02/2020

Venue: Suite 23, Level 1, 20-24 Gibbs Street, Miranda, NSW, 2228

Provider: Retina & Eye Consultants

Contact: Venus Singh, [E] venus.singh@retinaconsultants.com.au, [P] 0434 411 190

Learning Objectives

  • Review the development of a nationwide reminder system for patients with diabetes to have eye checks: Keepsight
  • Review management issues for patients who develop diabetic retinopathy. Implications for systemic management.
  • Review management of diabetic macular oedema.
  • Learn about brolucizumab for wet AMD
  • Learn about complement blockade for dry AMD
  • Appreciate role of clinical trials
  • To determine the main causes of submacular haemorrhage
  • To discuss timing of referral
  • Identify treatment options and results
  • Recognise symptoms which are typical for cataract compared with those which are not typical
  • Recognise other ophthalmic conditions which may influence the timing of cataract surgery.
  • Understand patient factors which may influence the timing of cataract surgery.
  • Differential diagnosis for non-glaucomatous optic neuropathy
  • How to identify red flags for non-glaucomatous optic neuropathy
  • How to use ancillary testing in clinic to aid in your assessment

Max points awarded: 7.50

Session Information

Name
Diabetic Retinopathy: Shakeup and Movement
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
What's new in macular degeneration?
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Submacular Haemorrhage.
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Timing of Cataract Surgery
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Detection of non-glaucomatous optic neuropathy
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.