ACO National Conference 2019

ACO National Conference 2019

Date: 5/10/2019 - 06/10/2019

Venue: MCG, Brunton Avenue, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002

Provider: Australian College of Optometry

Contact: Sisiely Wong, [E] cpd@aco.org.au, [P] 03 9349 7477

Learning Objectives

• How the method of Vector Planning can treat the optimum amount of astigmatism in refractive laser surgery.
• Understanding the analysis of astigmatic outcomes for incisional, cataract and refractive surgery.
• What options are available to optimise astigmatism treatment in the cataract patient
• Evaluate their current approaches to deciding when and where it is appropriate to prescribe an antibiotic, either therapeutically or prophylactically
• Advise their patients on the pros and cons of using an antibiotic as part of the intervention for their presenting complaint
• Recommend an antibiotic that is both appropriate to the patient, and the patient’s context, and prescribe the antibiotic both effectively and safely.
• Describe the novel approaches of monitoring and treating glaucoma (such as pressure-monitoring contact lenses, contact lenses that dispense medication and implantable micro-pumps)
• Discuss the mechanisms of action of two new drops – Vyzulta and Rhopressa – to treat glaucoma
• Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of procedures that employ minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
• Explain the potential benefits that are offered by genetic and cellular regeneration therapies
• Determine whether the title ‘Doctor’ is relevant and useful for optometrists to adopt in clinical practice.
• List the evidence for and against the role of Omega 3s in the alleviation of the signs and symptoms of dry eye
• Understand the anatomy of the retinal and choroidal vasculature in the healthy eye
• Analyse and interpret OCT-Angiography scans and reports
• Compare and contrast OCT-Angiography with fundus fluorescein angiography
• Understand the clinical imperative for actively managing childhood myopia
• Appreciate the evidence base for optical, pharmacological and environmental interventions
• Consideration of individualised management strategies for the paediatric myope
• List the features and pathology of early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and discuss the importance of complement factor H in the process
• Explain the mechanism of the Ellex 2RT procedure and the effect of nanosecond laser treatment on the retina
• Discuss the key aspects of the Laser Intervention in Early Age-related Macular Degeneration (LEAD) study
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of nascent geographic atrophy (nGA)
• Recognise the effect of reticular pseudodrusen (RPD) on the effect of the 2RT laser
• Recognise the potential of the 2RT laser in the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR).
• Describe the elements of a veterinary ophthalmology consultation
• Understand the range of visual systems that are represented in the animal kingdom
• Know the functional disorders and pathological problems that affect certain species of household pets
• Understand the interaction between binocular vision and myopia
• Appreciate the optical basis of binocular vision changes in myopia controlling contact lenses
• Consider the patient-specific factors in myopia controlling contact lenses, including cases
• Identify the determinants (barriers and facilitators) of eye care delivery
• Develop an enhanced awareness and understanding of the role of implementation science in addressing gaps in eye care delivery
• Self-reflect on those changes, actions, and measures that are most likely to facilitate or enable good glaucoma and diabetic eye care delivery.
• Describe the range of important anatomical and physiological changes that are associated with ageing and the implications for optometrists
• List the ‘geriatric giants’ and the geriatric syndromes
• Contrast the salient aspects of confusion, delirium and dementia
• Explain some ways that an optometrist can modify the consultation to be even more attentive to the needs of an elderly patient
• Discuss the additional steps that an optometrist should take to ensure that an elderly patient complies with advice for taking medications
• List the ocular medications that are may cause important side effects or compound existing problems in elderly patients
• List some commonly prescribed medications for elderly patients and their ocular side effects.
• Identify pre-operative patient findings that can impact on surgical outcomes
• Identify appropriate pre- and post-operative testing for patients
• Identify post-operative patient findings that require altered management.
• Recognise the signs of potentially life-threatening ocular conditions that may present to their practices
• Have a better understanding of referral pathways with regards to neuro-ophthalmology
• Have an approach to a patient with unexplained visual loss that would help protect against future litigation.
• Describe the contemporary model of the tear film structure
• Review and relate sex- and gender- differences in ocular tissues including tear film and ocular health to clinical findings
• Integrate sex-difference considerations into an effective management of dry eye and contact lens discomfort.
• Describe eyelid anatomy and demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of eyelid reconstruction.
• Evaluate individual defects and anticipate potential complications of surgical management
• Design effective strategies to manage and treat common complications following eyelid reconstruction.
• List the evidence for and against the use of orthokeratology for the long term management of myopia.
• To provide up to date data regarding current and forecast trends in diabetes, Australia and abroad
• To provide an overview of current and emerging implications for Australian eye care, including emerging directions in diagnosis and care
• Identify measures that are most likely to facilitate or enable good glaucoma and diabetic eye care delivery.
• Explain the evolution of OCT as an ophthalmic diagnostic technique.
• Discuss the importance of OCT in the assessment of ocular disease.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical principles of OCT.
• Interpret an OCT image of a normal eye.
• List the features in a variety of OCT machines.
• Perform OCT scans to identify the retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL), the macular area and the ganglion cell layer (GCL).
• Identify the different patterns of loss in glaucoma that are evident with OCT.
• Compare and contrast visual field and OCT changes.
• Explain the integration of the RNFL and GCL scans in the evaluation of the risk of glaucoma.
• Recognise signs of brain tumours or other cranial pathology using the RNFL and GCL scans.

Max points awarded: 52.50

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