Bailey Nelson Clinical Conference 2022

Bailey Nelson Clinical Conference 2022

Date: 16/10/2022 - 17/10/2022 (AEDT)

Venue: Ibis Melbourne Central, 399 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Provider: Bailey Nelson

Contact: Lawrie Jacobson, [E] lawrie@baileynelson.com.au, [P] 0412699697

Learning Objectives

• • To describe the range of surgical options to correct high ammetropia in young adults • To compare and contrast both lens and corneal based approaches to refractive surgery • To understand the indications and contraindications of Phakic IOLs • To highlight important areas of patient counselling in patients undergoing phakic IOL implantation • To understand post-operative clinical management of phakic IOLs for the Optometrist
• 1. To correctly identify common retinal and choroidal lesions that are found on routine screening 2. To understand the role of multimodal imaging in distinguishing between these lesions
• 1. Understand the mechanisms of uveitic glaucoma 2. Participants should be aware of the type of medications which are relatively contraindicated in uveitic glaucoma 3. Understand the algorithm in glaucoma management during pregnancy 4. Participants should have an understanding of the categories of medications which may be used during pregnancy
• 1. Learn about co-management of laser refractive eye surgery patients including signs and symptoms 2. Common questions and queries patients may have post operatively
• 1. Be aware of the systemic conditions associated with keratoconus 2. Be aware of the classification systems for keratoconus, and their limitations 3. Describe the clinical features of keratoconus 4. Describe the topographic features of keratoconus 5. Be aware of the methods for assessing keratoconus progression, and its treatment with corneal cross linking 6. Describe the therapeutic options for managing allergic conjunctivitis in patients with keratoconus
• 1. Recognise features of eyelid malignancy 2. Recognise concerning features of ptosis 3. Recognise some common eyelid and periorbital lesions in children
• Recognise that comfort, vision and health are important to all contact lens wearers Describe how contact lens development and advancement are inspired from the biology of the eyes Appreciate the important of prescribing tailored solutions to ensure successful contact lens wear
• Identify contact lens factors that can impact comfort Describe the benefits of Alcon’s PRECISION BALANCE 8|4 design Explain the benefits provided by water surface technologies
• 1. Improve knowledge of and confidence in contact lens fitting for astigmatism 2. Understand the benefits of offering and prescribing astigmatic contact lenses for patients with ≥0.75D of astigmatism 3. Understand how ACUVUE® EYELID STABILIZED® Design technology differs to other astigmatic contact lens designs and consider the impact on wearer vision and comfort, in the context of overall clinical success
• Placeholder for Coopervision session

Max CPD hours awarded: 10.25

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