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Armadale Eye Clinic Optometry Evening

Date: 29/10/2019

Venue: Bacash Restaurant, 175 Domain Road, South Yarra , VIC, 3141

Provider: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia - NSW Sponsor

Contact: Robyn Lally, [E] robyn.lally@novartis.com, [P] 0447868717

Learning Objectives

  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to identify and recognise benign verses life threatening causes of Ptosis.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to better understand the surgical management of glaucoma, including an update on the latest innovations in glaucoma surgery.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to better understand the outcomes of combined vitrectomy and lens surgery in diverse retinal pathology.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to better understand the intricacies of SMILE surgery by better: -Understanding the indications and limitations of SMILE surgery, Understanding the surgical procedure, Be able to inform their patients of the risks and benefits of surgery, Be able to assess post-op patients and recognise and manage complications
  • At the completion of the CPD activity participants will be given the opportunity of further understanding and clarification through a question and answer session with all presenters for the evening.

Max points awarded: 5.33

Session Information

Name
All you ever wanted to know about Ptosis, but were too afraid to ask
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.00
Name
Surgical management of glaucoma-is trabeculectomy still relevant?
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.33
Name
Vitrectomy and the Lens
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.00
Name
SMILE surgery- the pros and cons
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.33
Name
Question and answer session
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
0.67

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.