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An update on Macular holes & Macula pucker and Infantile nystagmus

Date: 28/08/2019

Venue: Shangrila Hotel, The pier, Cairns, QLD, 4870

Provider: Dr Stephen O'Hagan

Contact: Dr Stephen O'Hagan, [E] admin@cairnseye.com, [P] 07 4053 7877

Learning Objectives

  • At the completion of the CPD activity the participants should be able to understand the epidemiology and risk factors for idiopathic full thickness macular holes.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity the participants should be able to describe the clinical and imaging features of a full thickness macula hole.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity the participants should be able to know common causes of macula pucker/macula epiretinal membranes.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity the participants should be able to describe common treatments used to manage macular holes and macular pucker.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity the participants should be able to recognise and describe nystagmus aetiology in children
  • At the completion of the CPD activity the participants should be able to list nystagmus diagnostic pathways
  • At the completion of the CPD activity the participants should be able to describe how to get the best vision assessment in children with nystagmus
  • At the completion of the CPD activity the participants should be able to explain nystagmus management pathways

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
An update on Macular holes and Macular pucker
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Infantile nystagmus
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00

Acknowledgement of Country

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