Better Early than Late, The role of SLT in Glaucoma & More than Meets the Eye

Better Early than Late, The role of SLT in Glaucoma & More than Meets the Eye

Date: 6/03/2024 (AEST)

Venue: Queensland Eye & Retina Specialists, Ground Floor, Boundary Court (Blue Building), Spring Hill, QLD, 4000

Provider: Queensland Eye & Retina Specialists

Contact: Emi Cheng, [E] emic@qers.com.au, [P] (07) 3555 5960

Activity Outline

Session 1 (6:00-7:15pm): "Better Early than Late" - When early cataract surgery is in the patient's best interest - Dr Nirosha Paramanathan

Session 2 (7:15-7:45pm): "The Role of SLT in Glaucoma" - Dr Shyalle Kahawita

Session 3 (7:55-9:10pm): "More than Meets the Eye" - Dr Katie Chen

Learning Objectives

• specifically look for Fuchs’ endothelial disease in every patient with cataract
• specifically look for signs of Pseudo-exfoliation in every patient with cataract
• specifically look at anterior chamber depth in all patients, particularly those with cataract
• NOT consider poor central visual potential as a contra-indication for cataract surgery
• understand that better vision slows down progression/improves general well-being in dementia patients
• refer already deemed ‘too difficult/risky to be done’ cases to the right surgeon
• disregard best corrected vision in hyperopes with cataract
• Understand what SLT is
• Recognise that SLT is an appropriate 1st line treatment for POAG/OHT
• Recognise that patients who have had SLT still need monitoring for progression of glaucoma
• define imposter syndrome, and recognise how this impacts on their ability to provide a high standard of patient care
• identify strategies that can be employed to overcome imposter syndrome
• understand when unconscious bias occurs and why it is important to recognise
• be self aware and identify their own hidden biases
• have some effective strategies to mitigate unconscious bias in clinical decision making processes

Max CPD hours awarded: 3.25

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