Anterior ocular viruses - Diagnosis and management of unusual case presentations
Date: 22/07/2024 (AEST)
Venue: Live Webinar - Online
Provider: Optometry Vic/SA
Contact: Chynnae Jewell, [E] c.jewell@optometry.org.au, [P] 03 9652 9100
Activity Outline
This presentation will explore anterior viral infections through unusual case presentations. We will cover the diagnosis and management of viral conjunctivitis, herpetic keratitis and uveitis in addition to how we can work closely with GPs and ophthalmologists to provide the best care to our patients.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate anterior ocular viral infections
- Interpret clinical findings and formulate a management plan for anterior viral ocular infections
- Understand the role of interdisciplinary care in managing herpetic eye disease
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Anterior ocular viruses - Diagnosis and management of unusual case presentations |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |
ECOV/SA Webinar: Anterior ocular viruses – Diagnosis and management of unusual case presentations
This presentation will explore anterior viral infections through unusual case presentations. We will cover the diagnosis and management of viral conjunctivitis, herpetic keratitis and uveitis in addition to how we can work closely with GPs and ophthalmologists to provide the best care to our patients.
Speaker:
Esmeralda Stefanopoulos |
Esmeralda is a therapeutically endorsed clinical optometrist and a member of the ECOVSA committee. She graduated from Flinders University and has since completed a Specialist Certificate in Anterior Eye and Dry Eye Disorders through the University of Melbourne.
Esmeralda currently works at Adelaide Eye Care where she is involved in a range of RGP, scleral and OrthoK contact lens fitting in addition to managing complex anterior eye disease. She is also the Clinical Optometrist at Northern Eye Specialists (an ophthalmology clinic) where she is involved in the co-management of a range of disease including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and vein occlusions. |